Battery; Adding Water To The Battery; Charging The Battery - Toro 74241 Operator's Manual

1. Raise the seat to gain access to fuse holder (Fig. 45).
2. To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it
(Fig. 45).
Figure 45
1. Main—20 amp
Fuse: Fuel Pump 10 amp, blade-type (Fig. 46)
Fuse: Engine Fuse 20 amp, blade-type (Fig. 46)
1. Locate fuses in the left rear of machine. Pull
plastic clip out and down to gain access to fuses
in holders (Fig. 46).
2. To replace fuses pull out on the fuse to remove it
(Fig. 46).
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Figure 46
1. Engine-20 amp
2. Fuel Pump-10 amp

Battery

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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m–3653
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3. Plastic clip
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Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v
Checking Electrolyte Level
1. Open covers to see into the cells. The electrolyte must
be up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 47). Do not
allow the electrolyte to get below the plates. (Fig. 47).
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
below.
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Figure 47
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube

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.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Lift off the filler caps (Fig. 47).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 47).
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
4. Press the filler caps onto the battery.
5. Position drain tube away from belts and other parts to
prevent corrosion.

Charging the Battery

Important
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32 F (0 C).
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3. Plates