Toro 07213TC Operator's Manual page 15

down and slide battery out of battery base.
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1. Battery cover
2. Knob
3. Battery base
3. Remove filler caps from battery and slowly fill
each cell until electrolyte is just above the plates.
4. Replace filler caps and connect a 3- to 4-amp
battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the
battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
5. When battery is charged, disconnect charger from
electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Remove filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to
each cell until level is up to fill ring. Install filler
caps.
Important
Do not overfill battery. Electrolyte
will overflow onto other parts of the vehicle and
severe corrosion and deterioration will result.
7. Slide battery into battery base so battery terminals
are toward the rear of the vehicle.
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Figure 7
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1. Positive (+) cable
2. Hold down
8. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (–) terminal of the battery and secure
with capscrews and nuts. Slide the rubber boot
over the positive terminal to prevent possible
short-out from occurring.
Connecting cables to the wrong post could
result in personal injury and/or damage to the
electrical system. Make sure battery or cables
do not interfere or rub on any moving or hot
parts.
9. Install battery hold down and secure to base with
capscrew, washers and locknut.
10. Reinstall battery cover to battery base and tighten
knobs.
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Figure 8
WARNING
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