Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 74958 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is a deadly poison and causes severe
burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and wear rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine 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 machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
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.
1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move
the motion-control levers to the N
position, 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.
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Installing the Battery
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EUTRAL LOCK
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3. Disconnect the negative battery cable (black)
from the negative (-) battery terminal
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (+)
battery terminal and remove the positive (red)
battery cable (Figure
5. Remove the wing nut securing the battery clamp
(Figure 56).
6. Remove the clamp
7. Remove the battery
Figure 56
1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal
posts opposite from the hydraulic tank
56).
2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and
2 locknuts (Figure
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (+)
battery terminal.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
(Figure 56).
(Figure
56).
(Figure 56).
(Figure 56).
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56).
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