Toro 71255 Operator's Manual page 24

1. Negative cable (black)
2. Rubber cover
3. Positive cable (red)
WARNING
Incorrectly routing the battery cable 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 connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (Figure 24).
6. Remove the battery box and battery from the chassis
(Figure 24).
Installing the Battery
1. Put the battery into the battery box and install it into
the chassis (Figure 24).
2. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post (Figure 24).
3. Slide the rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and the wing nut, connect the
negative (black) cable to the negative (–) battery post
(Figure 24).
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte
should be up to the Upper line (Figure 25).
Figure 24
4. Battery box
5. Bolt and wing nut
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
Note: Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the
Lower line (Figure 25).
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, a deadly
poison that can severely burn you and others.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the tractor. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the tractor; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Important: Never fill the battery with distilled
water while the battery is installed in the tractor.
You could spill electrolyte on other parts and
cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Figure 25).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(Figure 25) on the battery case.
Important: Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe
corrosion and damage to the chassis.
5. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
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Figure 25
3. Lower line