Electrical System Maintenance; Charging The Battery - Toro 74388 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Charging the Battery

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. Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control switch.
2. Move the motion control levers outward to the park
position, stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Raise the seat to access the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Figure 36). Retain all fasteners.
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.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (Figure 36). Retain all fasteners.
6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 36) and lift the
battery from the battery tray.
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1. Battery
2. Positive battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
4. Terminal boot
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and
disconnect battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery.
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to 10
amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Figure 37).
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
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Figure 36
5. Negative battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
7. Battery hold-down
Figure 37
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead