Removing The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 74582 Operator's Manual

Removing the Battery

WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against
metal machine 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 machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and the metal parts of the
machine.
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Open the hood to see the battery (under the dash
panel).
6. Lift the rubber cover up off the negative (black)
cable.
7. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from
the battery post (Figure 32).
Figure 32
1. Negative cable (black),
boot not shown for clarity
2. Positive cable (red)
3. Front of machine
WARNING
Routing the battery cables improperly 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.
8. Lift the rubber cover up off the positive (red) cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (Figure 32).
10. Remove the battery hold down rod.
11. Remove the battery from the chassis.

Installing the Battery

1. Place the battery into the chassis with the battery
posts toward the rear of the machine (Figure 32).
2. Secure the battery in the chassis with the hold down
rod.
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post (Figure 32).
Slide the rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post
(Figure 32). Slide the rubber cover over the battery
post.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not up
to the lower part of the tube (Figure 33), add the
required amount of distilled water; refer to Adding
Water to the Battery.
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