Servicing The Battery - Toro 70184 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Battery

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, 155 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Remove the engine cover.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor and cables causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
4. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post.
5. Remove the battery from the battery box.
Installing the Battery
1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis.
2. Using the bolt, washers, and nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post. Slide the
rubber cover over the battery post.
3. Using the bolt, washers, and nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post.
4. Install the engine cover.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
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.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be
up to the Upper line (Fig. 16). Do not allow the
electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Fig. 16).
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2
3
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
page 22.
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Figure 16
3. Lower line