Toro ProLine 44410TE Operator's Manual page 33

WARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from
battery 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.
4. Slide the rubber cover off the positive (red)
cable.
5. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post (Figure
Note:
Retain all fasteners.
6. Remove the battery hold-down
lift the battery from the tray.
Figure 41
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
41).
(Figure 41), and
4. Terminal boot
5. Negative (–) battery post
6. Battery hold-down
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
(1.260 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. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A
for 4 to 8 hours (12 V).
Note:
Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger from the electrical outlet, and disconnect
the charger leads from the battery posts
42).
4. Install the battery; refer to
(page 33).
1. Positive battery post
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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.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down
41).
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32).
Installing the Battery
Figure 42
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
(Figure 41).
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