Toro Groundsmaster 3280-D Service Manual page 310

Removing and Installing the Battery
Electrical System: Service and Repairs
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1. Negative cable
2. Battery base
3. Threaded insert
Be careful when removing the battery cables and ensure that you do
not damage the terminal posts or cable connectors.
1. Unlatch, raise the hood and support it.
2. Loosen and remove the negative (-) cable from the battery. After you
disconnect the negative cable from the battery, loosen and remove the
positive cable (+) from the battery.
3. Loosen the bolt that secures the battery retainer.
4. Carefully remove the battery from the machine.
5. Install the battery in reverse order and ensure to connect and tighten the
positive (+) cable to the battery before connecting negative (-) cable. Use 2
wrenches when tightening the cables.
Note: Before connecting the negative (ground) cable to the battery, connect
a digital multimeter (set to DC Amps) between the negative battery post and
the negative (ground) cable connector. The reading should be less than 0.1
A. If the reading is 0.1 A or more, the electrical system of the machine should
be tested for short circuits or damaged components and repaired.
6. Lower the hood and secure it with the latches.
Figure 177
4. Battery retainer
5. Flat washer
6. Lock washer
IMPORTANT
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7. Bolt
8. Battery
9. Positive cable
Groundsmaster ® 3280-D/3320
05138SL Rev B