Battery - Toro 70171 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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Figure 25
1. Tie rod (only one rod is
adjustable)
Figure 26

Battery

Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 5
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, 160 Cold Cranking Amps
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2. Jam nut
Removing the Battery
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
"OFF" to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Tip seat forward exposing battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Fig. 27).
4. Lift the rubber cover up on the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Fig. 27).
5. Remove wing nut securing battery hold downs to
rider chassis (Fig.27).
6. Lift up on top battery hold down and pivot
rearward
7. Remove battery from chassis.
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Figure 27
1. Wing nut
2. Battery hold down
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3. Filler cap