Toro 30874 Operator's Manual page 46

Figure 48
1. Operator's console panel
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
2. Remove the rubber boot from the positive terminal
and inspect the battery.
3. Remove the negative cable (black) from the negative (-)
terminal and the positive cable (red) from the positive
(+) terminal of the battery
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.
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2. Latch
(Figure 49).
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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. Positive battery cable
4. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery posts.
Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to 8 hours.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the power outlet and battery posts.
6. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery
7. Secure the cables to the posts with bolts and nuts.
Note: Make sure that the positive (+) terminal is all the
way on the post and the cable is positioned snug to the
battery. The cable must not contact the battery cover.
8. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly, or
light grease to prevent corrosion.
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Figure 49
2. Negative battery cable
(Figure 49).
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