Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74683 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

•
Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of
the battery before repairing the machine.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.

Servicing the Battery

Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P
position.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the seat to access the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post
Note:
Retain all fasteners.
ARK
(Figure 49).
WARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from
battery 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.
5. Slide the rubber cover off the positive (red)
cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post (Figure
Note:
Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down
lift the battery from the battery tray.
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
4. Terminal boot
37
49).
(Figure
Figure 49
5. Negative (–) battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
7. Battery hold-down
49), and
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