Installing The Battery - Toro 72211 Operator's Manual

4. Remove the right side panel for clearance when
removing battery Figure 43 ).
Remove the screws and lift up the panel to clear the
pin and slide panel tabs out from the steering tower.
Figure 43
1. Battery
2. Side panel tabs
3. Screw
5. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from
the battery post (Figure 44 ).
Figure 44
1. Negative cable
2. Nut
3. Bolt
6. Lift the red cover up from the positive cable.
Disconnect the positive cable (red cover) from the
battery post (Figure 44 ).
7. Remove the battery hold down strap (Figure 44 ).
Remove battery from the tractor.

Installing the Battery

1. Install the battery into the tractor (Figure 43 ).
2. Secure battery with hold down strap (Figure 44 ).
4. Pin
5. Right side panel
4. Rubber cover (red)
5. Positive cable
6. Battery hold down strap
3. Using the bolt and nut, connect the positive
(red cover) cable to the positive (+) battery post
(Figure 44 ). Slide the rubber cover over the battery
post.
4. Using the bolt and nut, connect the negative (black)
cable to the negative (-) battery post (Figure 44 ).
5. Install the right side panel by sliding tabs into
steering tower and inserting pin into flange of
footrest. Secure with screws (Figure 43 ).
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. With the engine off, open the hood to locate the
battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte
must be up to the upper line. Do not allow the
electrolyte to get below the lower line (Figure 45 ).
Figure 45
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery in .
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
robber gloves to protect your hands.
•
Fill the battery where clean water is
always available for flushing the skin.
•
Follow all instructions and comply with
all safety messages on the electrolyte
container.
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3. Lower line