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BATTERY
Battery Charging, Model 26624
Although a new battery is not fully charged, a partial
charge of 4 hours provides enough energy for several
starts. However, a new battery must
be charged for 72
continuous hours to assure f u l l charge. Also charge
battery for 72 hours when mower is stored and in the
spring. During normal operation, engine alternator
keeps battery charged.
1.
Stop the engine and disconnect the wire harness
from the battery terminal. See Figure 24.
2.
if desired, battery can be removed by sliding
it
out of the mounting slots. However, removal is
not required
if
the mower can be positioned near
an electrical outlet.
3.
Connect TORO electro charger
to battery and
plug into 120 VAC power outlet. After charging
battery for the specified time,
unplug the charger
and disconnect
it
from battery.
4.
Connect the wiring
harness to the
battery
terminal.
IMPORTANT:
Only the TORO electro charger is
recommended because other chargers could
damage the battery. Always use charger indoors
Battery Charging, Model 26624 (cont'd)
and charge battery at room temperature 21°C
(+70°F)
whenever possible. Do not charge a
battery longer than 72 hours because damage
could result.
Figure 24
WHEELS
After every
25
operating hours or when the season
ends, front and rear wheels must
be lubricated.
1.
Apply 2 or
3
drops of light oil
on
the inside and
outside of all wheel bolts. Spin wheels to
distribute oil into bushings. Wipe up excess oil.
ZONE START BRAKE
Zone Start Brake Adjusting Blade Brake
Whenever a new blade brake cable or brake
clutch belt
is installed, an adjustment is required.
1.
Stop the engine and pull the wire off the spark
Plug-
2.
Check Adjustment
-
(See Figure
25.)
Move the
control bar toward the handle until slack in the
wire is removed. Gap between brake lever and
handle must be 3-5 mm
(1/8"
3/16').
3.
Cable Conduit Adjustment
Loosen the nut on
cable bracket. insert a
3-5 mm (1/8" 3/16')
object between brake lever
and
handle. Pull
down on the cable conduit until
a l l
slack is
removed from wire. Then tighten the nut.
Figure 25
BBC
BBC Adjusting the Blade Brake
1.
Stop the engine. Pull the wire off the spark plug.
Vacu-Power Mower
25
Maintenance
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