Toro TimeCutter 16-42Z Operator's Manual page 26

terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light coating
of grease to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v
Removing the Battery
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
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
* Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
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Park the machine on a level surface and disengage the
blade control (PTO).
Move the motion control levers to the brake position,
stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 32).
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor 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.
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Slide the robber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 32).
Remove the battery hold-down (Fig. 32) and lift the
battery from the battery tray.
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Figure 32
1. Battery 4. Negative battery cable
2. Terminal boot 5. Battery hold-down
3. Positive battery cable 6. Bolt, nut, and washer
installing the Battery
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Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts
away from the control panel (Fig. 32).
Install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal.
3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts (1/4 x 3/4 inch), washers
(1/4 inch), and nuts (1/4 inch) (Fig. 32).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Secure the battery with the hold-down (Fig. 32).
Checking the Electrolyte Level
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 rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
* Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
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