Toro GrandStand 79534 Operator's Manual page 38

WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine 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 reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative
(-) battery terminal
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal.
5. Remove the positive (red) battery cable
6. Remove the battery hold-down plate and remove the
battery (Figure 52).
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery onto the machine
2. Secure the battery with the hold-down plate, the
J-bolts, and the locknuts.
3. Install the positive (red) battery cable to positive (+)
battery terminal with a nut, a washer, and a bolt
52).
4. Slide the rubber cover over the post.
5. Install the negative battery cable and ground wire to
the negative (-) battery terminal with a nut, a washer,
and a bolt (Figure 52).
Note: The battery cables cross over each other when
they are correctly installed
(Figure 52).
(Figure
(Figure 52).
(Figure 52).
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52).
1. Wing nut
2. Battery cover
3. Negative (–) battery cable
Charging the Battery
(Figure
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity) to prevent battery damage when
the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
the Battery (page
2. Check the electrolyte level.
3. Ensure that the filler caps are installed on the battery.
4. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 A or 6 hours
at 4 to 6 A.
5. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts
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Figure 52
4. Positive (+) battery cable
5. Battery
6. The battery cables cross
when installed correctly.
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Removing
53).