Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Disconnecting The 12 V Battery; Connecting The 12 V Battery - Toro 03966 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Disconnecting the 12 V
Battery
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
• 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.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Open the hood; refer to
43).
3. Press the sides of the battery cover, and remove
the cover from the battery tray
43).
Opening the Hood (page
(Figure 91).
1. Tab (battery cover)
2. Negative battery cable
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Slide the insulator cover off the positive
battery-cable clamp, and disconnect the positive
battery cable.

Connecting the 12 V Battery

1. Install the positive battery cable (red) to the
positive (+) battery post
1. Tab (battery cover)
2. Negative battery cable
2. Install the negative battery cable (black) to the
negative (-) battery post.
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Figure 91
3. Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
4. Slot (battery tray)
(Figure 92).
Figure 92
3. Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
4. Slot (battery tray)
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