Electrical System Maintenance; Installing The Battery; Servicing The Battery; Removing The Battery - Toro 70185 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If
the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a
solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply
a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to
prevent corrosion.
Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 155
cold-cranking amps

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 metal parts of the
machine.
1. Disengage the blade (PTO).
2. Shift the ground speed lever into Neutral.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Stop the engine and wait for all moving parts to stop.
5. Remove the ignition key.
6. Remove the engine cover.
7. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from
the battery post.
WARNING
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.
8. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post.
10. Remove the battery from the battery box.

Installing the Battery

1. Put the battery into the battery box in the chassis.
2. Using the bolt, washers, and nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post.
3. Slide the rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt, washers, and nut, connect the
negative (black) cable to the negative (–) battery post.
5. Install the engine cover.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Remove the engine cover.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must
be up to the upper line (Figure 29).
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
Note: Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the
lower line (Figure 29).
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, a
deadly poison that can severely burn you and
others.
• 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.

Adding Water to the Battery

The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
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Figure 29
3. Lower line