Installing The Battery; Adding Water To The Battery - Toro 4573 Operator's Manual

Routing the battery cables improperly 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.
8. Lift the rubber cover up off the positive (red) cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (Figure 29).
10. Remove the battery hold down rod.
11. Remove the battery from the chassis.

Installing the Battery

1. Place the battery into the chassis with the battery
posts toward the rear of the machine (Figure 29).
2. Secure the battery in the chassis with the hold down
rod.
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post (Figure 29).
Slide the rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post
(Figure 29). Slide the rubber cover over the battery
post.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not up
to the lower part of the tube (Figure 30), add the
required amount of distilled water; refer to Adding
Water to the Battery.
1. Filler Caps
2. Lower part of the tube
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.

Adding Water to the Battery

The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps (Figure 30).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Figure 30).
Important: Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can severely corrode
and damage the chassis.
4. Replace the filler caps.
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Figure 30
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