Servicing The Battery - Toro 74401 Operator's Manual

Servicing the 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.
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
Removing the Battery
Warning
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 PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 24).
Warning
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.
4. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 24).
5. Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 24) and lift the
battery from the battery tray.
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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 (Fig. 24).
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 in.), washers
(1/4 in.), and nuts (1/4 in.) (Fig. 24).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Secure the battery with the hold-down (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
5. Battery hold-down
6. Bolt and washer
7. Nut
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