Servicing The Fuses - Toro 74271 Operator's Manual

6. Remove both wing nuts (1/4 inch) securing the
battery clamp (Figure 40).
7. Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
toward the engine (Figure 40).
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Then install the negative battery cable and ground
wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch),
2 washers (1/4 inch), and 2 locknuts (1/4 inch)
(Figure 40).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Secure battery with J-bolts, hold down clamp and
2 washers (1/4 inch), and 2 wing nuts (1/4 inch)
(Figure 40).
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important
to prevent battery damage when the temperature is
below 32°F (0°C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis.
2. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30
amps or 30 minutes at 4-6 amps.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the
charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 41).
4. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.

Servicing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check
component/circuit for malfunction or short.
The fuses are as follows:
• Main F1-30 amp, blade-type
• Alternator F2-25 amp, blade-type
1. Unlatch the seat and raise the seat to gain access to
fuse holder (Figure 42).
1. Main F1-30 amp
2. To replace the fuses, pull out on the fuse to remove
it.
3. Install a new fuse (Figure 42).
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Figure 41
Figure 42
2. Alternator F2-25 amp