Servicing The Fuses - Toro 74301 Operator's Manual

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 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.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Figure 31).
6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 31) and
lift the battery from the battery tray.
Figure 31
1. Battery
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
Charging the Battery
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at
6 to 10 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure 32).
4. Negative battery cable
5. Battery hold-down
6. Bolt, nut, and washer
Figure 32
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
Note: Do not run the machine with the
battery disconnected, electrical damage may
occur.
Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray with the
terminal posts toward the rear (Figure 31).
2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 carriage bolts (1/4 x
3/4 inch), washers (1/4 inch), and wing nuts
(1/4 inch) (Figure 31).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
(red) battery post.
6. Secure the battery with the hold-down
(Figure 31).

Servicing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. It
requires no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows,
check the component/circuit for a malfunction
or short.
Fuse:
• Main F1-30 amp, blade-type
• Charge Circuit F2-25 amp, blade-type
• Optional Headlight Kit-10 amp, blade type
1. Raise the seat to gain access to the fuse holder
(Figure 33).
2. To replace a fuse, pull out on the fuse to
remove it (Figure 33).
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead