Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74406 Operator's Manual

Figure 33
1. Fuel lter
2. Hose clamp
Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

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
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 blade control switch and move
the control levers to the neutral locked position
and apply the parking brake.
3. Fuel line
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Figure 34).
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.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Figure 34).
6. Remove the battery hold-down (Figure 34) and
lift the battery from the battery tray.
Figure 34
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
(Figure 34).
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5. Battery hold-down
6. Bolt and washer
7. Nut