Installing The Battery - Toro 30284 Operator's Manual

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. Disconnect the negative battery
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal
(Figure 39).
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive
(red) battery terminal. Then remove the
positive (red) battery cable (Figure 39).
5. Remove the battery hold down plate (Figure 39)
and remove the battery.

Installing the Battery

1. Place the batter onto the machine (Figure 39).
2. Secure the battery with the hold down plate,
j-bolts, and locknuts.
3. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with a nut, washer
and bolt (Figure 39). Slide the rubber cover
over the post.
4. Then install the negative battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal
with a nut, washer and bolt (Figure 39). Slide
the rubber cover over the post.
Figure 39
1. Negative cable
2. Nut (1/4 in.)
3. Nut (5/16 in.)
4. Bolt
5. Rubber cover (red)
6. Rubber cover (black)
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison 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.
1. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte
must be up to the upper line (Figure 40).
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7. Positive cable
8. Battery hold down plate
9. Washer
10. Battery hold down
11. Battery