Toro TXL 2000 Operator's Manual page 41

CAUTION
Corrosion or loose connections can
cause unwanted electrical voltage spikes
at any time during the jump-starting
procedure.
Do not attempt to jump-start the machine
with loose or corroded battery terminals,
or damage to the engine may occur.
DANGER
Jump-starting a weak battery that is
cracked or frozen or has a low electrolyte
level or an open/shorted battery cell can
cause an explosion, resulting in serious
personal injury.
Do not jump-start a weak battery if these
conditions exist.
4. Make sure that the booster battery is a good
and fully charged lead-acid battery at 12.6 V or
greater.
Note:
Use properly sized jumper cables with
short lengths to reduce voltage drop between
systems. Make sure that the cables are color
coded or labeled for the correct polarity.
WARNING
Batteries contain acid and produce
explosive gases.
• Shield your eyes and face from the
batteries at all times.
• Do not lean over the batteries.
Note:
Ensure that the vent caps are tight and
level. Place a damp cloth, if available, over any
vent caps on both batteries. Also ensure that the
machines do not touch and that both electrical
systems are off and at the same rated system
voltage. These instructions are for negative
ground systems only.
5. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery that is wired
to the starter or solenoid as shown in
1. Positive (+) cable on
discharged battery
2. Positive (+) cable on
booster battery
3. Negative (–) cable on the
booster battery
4. Negative (–) cable on the
engine block
6. Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper
cable to the positive terminal of the battery in
the other machine.
7. Connect an end of the negative (-) jumper cable
to the negative post of the battery in the other
machine.
8. Connect the other end of the negative (-) jumper
cable to a ground point, such as an unpainted
bolt or chassis member.
9. Start the engine in the other machine. Let it run
a few minutes, then start your engine.
10. Remove the cables in the reverse order of
connection.
11. Install the cover to the jump post.
Figure 63.
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Figure 63
5. Booster battery
6. Discharged battery
7. Engine block
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