Checking The Tire Pressure; Servicing The Battery - Toro 71428 Operator's Manual

Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles until
grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 23).
Figure 23

Checking the Tire Pressure

Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at 20 psi
(138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve stem after every
25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 24). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most
accurate pressure reading.
Figure 24
1. Valve stem

Servicing the Battery

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
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Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the
battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution
of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 155 cold-cranking
amps
Removing the Battery
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Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do not
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
1. Disengage the PTO and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
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3. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
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Warning
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
battery post (Fig. 25).