Toro 74301 Operator's Manual page 27

1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be
up to the Upper line (Fig. 33). Do not allow the
electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Fig. 33).
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Figure 33
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
page 27.
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; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 26.
Important Never fill the battery with distilled water
while the battery is installed in the machine. Electrolyte
could be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 33).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 33) 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. 33) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
Charging the Battery
Important Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32°F (0°C).
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3. Lower line
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1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery, page 26.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level, page 26.
3. Make sure that the vent caps are installed in the battery.
Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or
6 hours at 4–6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 34).
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Figure 34
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
5. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery, page 26.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
Draining the Fuel Tank
Danger
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others
and can damage property.
• Drain gasoline from the fuel tank when the
engine is cold. Do this outdoors in an open area.
Wipe up any gasoline that spills.
• Never smoke when draining gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where a spark may
ignite the gasoline fumes.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
2. Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead