Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro Titan MR 6000 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.

Servicing the Battery

Removing the Battery
WARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from battery
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. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch (PTO), and engage 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. Loosen the 2 fasteners on the battery cover
counterclockwise 1/4 turn, and remove the
battery cover (Figure 44).
1. Battery cover
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post
Note:
Retain all fasteners.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post (Figure
Note:
Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down
lift the battery from the battery tray.
1. Battery
2. Negative (–) battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut for
the negative (–) battery
post
4. Bolt, washer, and nut for
the positive (+) battery
post
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Figure 44
2. Fasteners
(Figure 45).
45).
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Figure 45
5. Positive (+) battery post
6. Terminal boot
7. Battery hold-down
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