Servicing The Fuses - Toro 74142TE Operator's Manual

5. Remove the wing nut securing the battery clamp
(Figure 51).
6. Remove the clamp
7. Remove the battery.
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
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 51).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
51).
Charging the Battery
WARNING
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
(Figure 51).
Figure 51
3. Remove the positive
battery cable
4. Remove battery
(Figure 51).
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
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

Servicing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
no maintenance, however, if a fuse blows check the
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
1. The fuses are located on right hand console next to
the seat
2. To replace the fuses, pull out on the fuse to remove it.
(Figure 3. Install a new fuse
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Figure 52
3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (-) Charger Lead
(Figure 53).
(Figure 53).
52).