Charging The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 74933 Operator's Manual

1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the
and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. First disconnect the negative battery cable (black) from
the negative (-)(black) battery terminal
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal and remove the positive (+)(red) battery cable
(Figure 54).
5. Remove the wing nut securing the battery clamp
(Figure 54).
6. Remove the clamp
7. Remove the battery.
1. Remove the wing nut and
clamp
2. Remove the negative
battery cable before the
positive

Installing the Battery

1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal.
3. Then install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
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NEUTRAL LOCK
(Figure
(Figure 54).
Figure 54
3. Remove the positive
battery cable
4. Remove the battery
(Figure 54).
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 locknuts
position (Figure
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
54).
54).

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).
1. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps
or 30 minutes at 10 A.
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2. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts
3. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables, refer to
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
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54).
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Installing the Battery (page
Figure 55
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (-) Charger Lead
(Figure
55).
43).