Removing The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 74603 Operator's Manual

Removing the Battery

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 blade control switch and move
the control levers to the neutral locked position
and apply the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Figure 30).
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.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Figure 30).
6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 30) and
lift the battery from the battery tray.
Figure 30
1. Battery
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable

Installing the Battery

1. Position the battery in the tray with the
terminal posts away from the control panel
(Figure 30).
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 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch),
washers (1/4 inch), and nuts (1/4 inch)
(Figure 30).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
(red) battery post.
6. Secure the battery with the hold-down
(Figure 30).
Checking the Electrolyte Level
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. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
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5. Battery hold-down
6. Bolt and washer
7. Nut