Adding Water To The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 71285 Operator's Manual

6. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
1. Negative cable (black)
2. Rubber cover
3. Positive cable (red)
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 reconnect the positive (red) battery cable
before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
7. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 23).
8. Remove the battery box and battery from the chassis
(Fig. 23).

Installing the Battery

1. Put the battery into the battery box and install it into the
chassis (Fig. 23).
2. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive (red)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 23). Slide the
rubber cover over the battery post.
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 23).
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4. Battery box
5. Bolt and wing nut
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Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be
up to the Upper line (Fig. 24).
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Figure 24
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
Important
Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below
the Lower line (Fig. 24).
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery on
page 25.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
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.
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.

Adding Water to the Battery

The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the tractor. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the tractor; refer to Removing
the Battery on page 24.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Important
Never fill the battery with distilled water
while the battery is installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could
be spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 24).
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3. Lower line