Charging The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 74568TE Operator's Manual

WARNING
Incorrect battery-cable routing 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.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lift the black, rubber cover on the negative cable.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative
(-) battery terminal (Figure 52).
Figure 52
1. Wing nut
2. Battery cover
3. Negative battery cable
5. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal.
6. Remove the positive (red) battery cable (Figure 52).
7. Remove the battery hold down plate (Figure 52), and
remove the battery.

Installing the Battery

1. Place the battery onto the machine (Figure 52).
4. Positive battery cable
5. Battery
2. Secure the battery with the hold down plate, j-bolts,
and locknuts.
3. Install the positive (red) battery cable to positive (+)
battery terminal with a nut, a washer, and a bolt (Figure
52).
4. Slide the rubber cover over the post.
5. Install the negative battery cable and the ground wire
to the negative (-) battery terminal with a nut, a washer,
and a bolt (Figure 52).
6. Slide the rubber cover over the post.

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) to prevent battery damage when
the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery (page 38).
2. Check the electrolyte level.
3. Ensure that the filler caps are installed on the battery.
4. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6
hours at 4 to 6 amps.
5. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Figure 53).
6. Install the battery onto the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery (page 39).
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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Figure 53
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (-) Charger Lead