Charging The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 74955CP Operator's Manual

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Figure 59
1. Remove the wing nut and
clamp
2. Remove the negative
battery cable before the
positive

Installing the Battery

1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 59).
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Then install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and
2 locknuts (Figure 59).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
(Figure 59).
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3. Remove the positive
battery cable
4. Remove battery

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. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps
or 30 minutes at 10 amps.
2. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the
charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 60).
3. 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.
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
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Figure 60
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (-) Charger Lead