Adding Water To The Battery; Removing The Battery; Charging The Battery - Toro 74805 Operator's Manual

4. Secure cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 in.), 2 washers
(1/4 in.), and 2 locknuts (1/4 in.) (Fig. 92).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Position support rods in mounting holes (Fig. 92).
Secure battery with 2 support rods, a battery clamp and
2 wing nuts (1/4 in.). Tighten wing nuts so battery is
held securely in position and will not slide. Do not
overtighten.
Important Route cables so they do not contact metal
edges, frame members, or tail wheel.
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Figure 92
1. Battery tray
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable
5. Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 in.

Removing the Battery

Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine 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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6. Washer, 1/4 in.
7. Battery support rod
8. Battery clamp
9. Wing nut, 1/4 in.
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1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Locate the battery under the bagger.
3. First disconnect the negative battery cable and ground
wire from the negative (–) battery terminal (Fig. 92).
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal. Then remove positive (red) battery cable
(Fig. 92).
5. Remove both wing nuts (1/4 in.) securing the battery
clamp and support rods (Fig. 92).
6. Remove the battery.

Adding Water to the Battery

The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the machine.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the
battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 91).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the upper line (Fig. 91) on the battery
case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 91) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall battery vent caps.

Charging the Battery

Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Important Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32 F (0 C).