Replacing The Headlight Bulbs; Servicing The Battery - Toro 12004 Operator's Manual

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Figure 36
1. Charge circuit
2. Headlights

Replacing the Headlight Bulbs

Replacement bulb: GE #862
1. Set the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and remove
the key. Switch the headlights off.
2. Reach beneath the dash and rotate the lamp assembly
1/4 turn counterclockwise (Fig. 37). Pull the lamp
assembly out of the reflector.
3. Remove the lamp assembly from the wire harness.
Discard the lamp assembly.
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Figure 37
1. Lamp assembly
2. Reflector
4. Push the replacement lamp assembly onto the wire
harness.
5. Reach beneath the dash and align the three tabs on the
lamp assembly with the slots in the reflector (Fig. 37).
Insert the lamp assembly into the reflector and rotate it
1/4 turn clockwise until it stops.
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m–5362
3. Power point
4. Low oil light, hour meter
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m–4849
3. Tabs
4. Slots

Servicing the Battery

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Important
Do not jump start the vehicle.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the
battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution
of four parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 volt with 280 cold cranking Amps @ 0 F
(–18 C).
Removing the Battery
1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, set the parking
brake, turn the ignition off, and remove key.
2. Raise the bed and secure with the prop rod.
3. Remove the battery hold-down.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
vehicle and cables, causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
Always reconnect the positive (red) battery cable
before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
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