Replacing The Fuses; Servicing The Battery - Toro DH 220 Operator's Manual

10. Bend the wire tabs in behind the bulb to hold
it in place.
11. Install the bulb socket.

Replacing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. They are
located beneath the hood, near the fuel tank
34). If a fuse goes out, check the circuit wiring for a
short.
Figure 34
1. Fuses
To replace a fuse, pull up to remove the old fuse from
the socket. Insert a new fuse by pushing it down into
the socket.
Note:
Ensure that the new fuse has the same
amperage as the old fuse that you are replacing.

Servicing the Battery

Important:
Do not start the engine with a battery
booster (jump starter) pack. Jump-starting the
engine with a battery booster pack may damage
electronic components of the machine.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If
the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with
a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda.
Apply a light coating of grease to the battery terminals
to prevent them from corroding.
Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 190 cold
cranking amps
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.
(Figure
• 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 the metal parts
of the machine.
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to
stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Lift up the seat to see the battery.
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6. Lift the rubber cover up off the negative (black)
cable.
7. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post
1. Rubber cover
2. Negative cable (black),
boot not shown for clarity
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(Figure 35).
Figure 35
3. Positive cable (red)
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