Battery Service - Toro 30297 Operator's Manual

Battery Service

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Service Interval/Specification
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 300 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor 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 tractor.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
tractor.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor 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 RECONNECT the positive (red)
battery cable before reconnecting the negative
(black) cable .
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), chock or block
tires, and turn the ignition key to "OFF" to stop the
engine. Remove the key.
2. With the engine off, locate the battery.
3. Lift the black rubber cover up on the negative cable.
Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 41).
4. Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive cable.
Disconnect the positive cable (red cover) from the
battery post (Fig. 41).
5. Remove the battery hold down plate (Fig. 41).
Remove battery from the machine.
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Figure 41
1. Negative cable
2. Nut (1/4 in.)
3. Nut (5/16 in.)
4. Bolt
5. Rubber cover (red)
6. Rubber cover (black)
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery into the machine (Fig. 41).
2. Secure battery with hold down plate, nuts and battery
hold down (Fig. 41).
3. Using the bolt and nut, connect the positive (red cover)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 41). Slide
the rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and nut, connect the negative (black)
cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 41). Slide
the rubber cover over the battery post.
Checking Electrolyte Level
1. With the engine off, locate the battery.
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7. Positive cable
8. Battery hold down plate
9. Washer
10. Battery hold down
11. Battery