Servicing The Fuses; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74268 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires no
maintenance, however, if a fuse blows, check the
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
Fuse: Main/Ignition –20 amp, blade-type
Glow plug/Alternator –40 amp, blade-type
1. To gain access to the main fuse, unlatch the seat and
tilt the seat forward. To gain access to the fan and
alternator fuses, raise the seat and tilt the engine cover
forward.
2. To replace a fuse, pull out on the fuse to remove it
(Fig. 82).
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Figure 82
1. Glow plug/Alternator—
40 amp

Servicing the Battery

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Danger
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.
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2. Main/Ignition—20 amp
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Installing the Battery
1. Position battery in the machine.
2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to positive (+)
battery terminal. Secure the cable.
3. Then install negative battery cable and ground wire to
the negative (–) battery terminal. Secure the cable.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
5. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and
2 wing nuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 83).
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Figure 83
1. Battery
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable
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5. Ground wire
6. Battery clamp
7. J-bolts
8. Wing nut, 1/4 inch