Installing The Battery - Toro 74784 Operator's Manual

Note:
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.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post (Figure
Note:
Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down
lift the battery from the battery tray.
Figure 39
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
4. Terminal boot
39).
(Figure 39), and
5. Negative (–) battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
7. Battery hold-down
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at
6 to 10 A.
Note:
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
1. Positive (+) battery post
2. Negative (–) battery post

Installing the Battery

1. Position the battery in the tray
2. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the positive (red) battery cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the negative battery cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
(red) battery post.
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5. Secure the battery with the hold-down
39).
6. Lower the seat.
34
and disconnect the battery cables.
33).
40).
Figure 40
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
(Figure
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39).
(Figure