Toro 74790 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. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Figure
6. Remove the battery hold-down and lift the
battery from the battery tray
Figure 37
1. Battery
2. Positive battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
4. Terminal boot
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery
and disconnect battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at
6 to 10 A.
Important:
Do not overcharge the battery.
37). Retain all fasteners.
(Figure 37).
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5. Negative battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
7. Battery hold-down
38).
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray
2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal using the fasteners
removed previously.
3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal using the fasteners removed
previously.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
(red) battery post.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down
37).
6. Lower the seat.
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38).
Figure 38
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
(Figure
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37).
(Figure