Toro Reelmaster 3100-D Service Manual page 274

Removing and Installing the Battery
Electrical System: Service and Repairs
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1. Knob (2)
2. Battery cover
3. Negative cable
4. Positive cable
5. Lock nut
6. Flat washer
1. Remove battery cover from the frame. Loosen battery retainer securing the
back of the battery to the battery support.
2. Note battery cable routing and loosen nut on ground cable (−) post and
remove cable from battery. This should prevent short circuiting the battery,
other components, or the operators hands.
3. Note battery cable routing and loosen nut on positive (+) cable post and
remove cable from battery.
4. Carefully remove battery from machine.
5. Install battery in reverse order making sure to connect and tighten positive
cable to battery before connecting the negative cable. Route battery cables
as noted during removal.
Note: Before connecting the negative (ground) cable, connect a digital
multimeter (set to amps) between the negative battery post and the negative
(ground) cable connector. The reading should be less than 0.1 amp. If the
reading is 0.1 amp or more, the machine's electrical system should be tested
for short circuits or faulty components and repaired.
6. Make sure that rubber boot is properly placed over positive cable end and
positive battery post.
7. Secure battery cover after installing battery.
Figure 145
7. Battery retainer
8. Carriage screw
9. Battery support
10. Battery
11. Battery tray
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