Battery - Toro 71197 Operator's Manual

Maintenance

Battery

Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery before each
use. 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 four parts water and one part
baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the
battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 160 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine.
2. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Fig. 19).
4. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Fig. 19).
5. Remove the battery box, battery, and long vent
tube from the chassis (Fig. 20).
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Figure 19
1. Negative cable (black)
2. Rubber cover
3. Positive cable (red)
Installing the Battery
1. Put the battery into the battery box and slide the
vent tube into the channel and through the slot in
the bottom of the box (Fig. 20).
IMPORTANT: Look down into the cut out
area where the battery box fits into the
chassis. Notice the hole at the end of the right
frame member (Fig. 20). Always install the
long battery vent tube through the hole to
prevent battery acid from corroding the
tractor and mower.
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4. Battery box
5. Bolt and wing nut