Replacing The Fuses; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74585 Operator's Manual

Replacing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. They are
located beneath the hood, near the fuel tank (Figure 32).
If a fuse goes out, check the circuit wiring for a short.
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1. Fuses
To replace a fuse, pull up to remove the old fuse from
the socket. Insert a new fuse by pushing it down into
the socket.
Note: Ensure that the new fuse has the same amperage
as the old fuse that you are replacing.

Servicing the Battery

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 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a
light coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
them from corroding.
Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 190 cold
cranking amps
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against
metal machine components causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting
in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and the metal parts of the
machine.
Figure 32
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Lift up the seat to see the battery.
6. Lift the rubber cover up off the negative (black)
cable.
7. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from
the battery post (Figure 33).
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1. Rubber cover
2. Negative cable (black),
boot not shown for clarity
WARNING
Routing the battery cables improperly 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 connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
8. Lift the rubber cover up off the positive (red) cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (Figure 33).
10. Remove the battery hold down rod.
11. Remove the battery from the chassis.
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery into the chassis with the battery
posts toward the rear of the machine (Figure 33).
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Figure 33
3. Positive cable (red)