Toro 07299 Operator's Manual page 12

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Installing the Batteries
Parts needed for this procedure:
2 Battery hold down
2 Battery hold-down rod
7 Battery cables
4 Battery-tray pads
1 Battery pad
2 Flange nut (3/8 inch)
1 Battery-terminal-protector spray
Procedure
Use either Trojan T105 or T145, or US Battery US2200 or
US145.
Battery Specification: 6V 225AH @ 20hr rate
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 26.4 x 18.1 x 26.5 cm (10-3/8 x
7-1/8 x 10-7/16 inches)
1. Turn the key switch to the Off position and remove
the key.
2. Install the battery-tray pads into the rear-frame
assembly (Figure 4).
1. Battery-tray pads
2. Rear-frame assembly
Figure 4
3. Remove the adhesive strip from the back of the battery
pad and install it onto the front inside face of the rear
frame (Figure 5).
Note: The pad should be approximately 6 mm (1/4
inch) below the bottom edge of the upper set of cutout
holes (Figure 5).
1. Battery pad
2. Front inside face
4. Install the batteries (Figure 6).
Note: Pay attention to the battery polarity when
installing the new batteries (Figure 6).
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
Always ensure the battery polarity when
making connections.
CAUTION
Batteries can give you a powerful electrical
shock.
• Use tools with plastic handles or wrap the
handles of metal tools with electrical tape.
• Be careful not to contact both a positive
terminal and a negative terminal at the
same time.
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Figure 5
3. Upper cutout holes