Servicing The Fuses; Jump Starting The Machine - Toro 74942 Operator's Manual

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.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 locknuts
(Figure 56).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
56).
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
0°C (32°F).
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
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
(Figure 57).
Installing the Battery (page
Figure 57
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead

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.
1. The fuses are located on right hand console next to
the seat
2. To replace the fuses, pull out on the fuse to remove it.
3. Install a new fuse
(Figure
1. Optional accesory-15 amp
2. Charge-25amp
3. PTO-10amp

Jump Starting the Machine

40).
1. Check and clean corrosion from the battery terminals
before jump starting. Ensure the connections are tight.
CAUTION
Corrosion or loose connections can cause
unwanted electrical voltage spikes at anytime
during the jump starting procedure.
Do not attempt to jump start with loose or
corroded battery terminals or damage to the
engine or EFI may occur.
DANGER
Jump starting a weak battery that is cracked,
frozen, has low electrolyte level, or an
open/shorted battery cell, can cause an
explosion resulting in serious personal injury.
Do not jump start a weak battery if these
conditions exist.
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(Figure 58).
(Figure 58).
Figure 58
4. Main-25amp
5. Console