Toro TRX-16 Operator's Manual page 32

WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal components, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the traction unit.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
traction unit.
Removing the Battery
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Lift the black rubber cover on the negative cable.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
negative (-) battery terminal
Figure 40
1. Negative cable
2. Nut (1/4 inch)
3. Nut (5/16 inch)
4. Bolt
5. Rubber cover (red)
6. Rubber cover (black)
(Figure 40).
7. Positive cable
8. Battery hold down plate
9. Washer
10. J-bolt
11. Battery
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal. Then remove the positive (red)
battery cable
5. Remove the hold down plate, j-bolts, and
locknuts securing the battery
remove the battery.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4
to 8 hours
battery.
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
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3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure
32
(Figure 40).
(Figure
32).
(Figure 41). Do not overcharge the
Figure 41
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
41).
40) and
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