Toro TimeCutter SS 5425 Operator's Manual page 39

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 connecting the negative
(black) cable.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (Figure 45).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down
battery from the battery tray.
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Figure 45
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
4. Terminal boot
(Figure 45), and lift the
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5. Negative (–) battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
7. Battery hold-down
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to
10 A.
Note: Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts
1. Positive (+) battery post
2. Negative (–) battery post
Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray
2. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the
positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the
negative battery cable to the negative (-) battery
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terminal.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down
6. Lower the seat.
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disconnect the battery cables.
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(Figure 46).
Figure 46
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
(Figure 45).
(Figure
Removing
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45).