Servicing The Battery - Toro 74501 Operator's Manual

Cleaning the Foam and Paper Elements
1. Foam Element
A. Wash the foam element in liquid soap and warm
water. When the element is clean, rinse it
thoroughly.
B. Dry the element by squeezing it in a clean cloth.
C. Put one or two ounces of oil on the element
(Fig. 29). Squeeze the element to distribute the oil.
Important Replace the foam element if it is torn or
worn.
1
Figure 29
1. Foam element
2. Paper Element
A. Lightly tap the element on a flat surface to remove
dust and dirt (Fig. 30).
B. Inspect the element for tears, an oily film, and
damage to the rubber seal.
Important
Never clean the paper element with
pressurized air or liquids, such as solvent, gas, or kerosene.
Replace the paper element if it is damaged or cannot be
cleaned thoroughly.
2
Figure 30
1. Paper element
2
1866
2. Oil
1
1867
2. Rubber seal
25
Installing the Foam and Paper Elements
Important To prevent engine damage, always operate
the engine with the complete foam and paper air cleaner
assembly installed.
1. Carefully slide the foam element onto the paper air
cleaner element (Fig. 27).
2. Slide the air cleaner assembly onto the long rod. Now
screw the rubber nut finger-tight against the air cleaner
(Fig. 28).
Note: Make sure the rubber seal is flat against the air
cleaner base.
3. Install the air cleaner cover and knob (Fig. 26). Tighten
the knob securely.

Servicing the Battery

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.
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25 hours.
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
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.
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the key.
2. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.