Servicing The Fuses - Toro 74824 Operator's Manual

5. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal and remove the positive (+)(red)
battery cable (Figure 45).
6. Remove the clamp (Figure 45).
7. Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 45).
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
4. Then install the negative battery cable and ground
wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
5. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and
2 locknuts (Figure 45).
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
(Figure 45).
Charging the Battery
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.
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 amps.
2. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the
charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 46).
3. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables, refer to Installing the Battery.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post

Servicing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check the
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
Fuses:
• Main, 30 amp, blade-type
• Engine, 20 amp, blade-type
1. The fuses are located on right hand console next to
the seat (Figure 47).
2. To replace the fuses, pull out on the fuse to remove
it.
3. Install a new fuse (Figure 47).
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Figure 46
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (-) Charger Lead