Adjusting The Mower Level; Charging The Battery - Toro Z286E Operator's Manual

5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 48) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall battery vent caps.

Charging the Battery

Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32 F (0 C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 43.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 42.
3. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery.
Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps
or 30 minutes at 4–6 amps.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 50).
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Figure 50
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
5. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery on
page 42.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
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Adjusting the Mower Level

1. Position mower on a flat surface. Stop the engine, set
the parking brake, remove the key and disconnect the
spark plug wire(s) from the spark plug(s).
2. Check tire pressure of all four (4) tires. If needed,
adjust to 13 psi (90 kPa)
3. Set anti–scalp rollers to top holes or remove them
completely for this adjustment.
4. Raise the deck to the transport position and take all
force off of the two large deck lift springs by loosening
nut in front of each spring (Fig. 51).
5. Place two 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) thick blocks under rear
left and right lower edge of mower. Place one 2-1/4 in.
(57 mm) block under front center lower edge of
mower. Lower mower to the 2 in. (51 mm)
height-of-cut position (Fig. 51).
Figure 51
1. Transport position
6. Loosen four top chain bolts in slots. Check the length
of the rod/swivel assemblies. Distance from outside of
rear swivel to outside of front swivel should be
19-17/32 in. (496 mm) (Fig. 52). Make sure that all
four swivels move freely in holes.
7. If measurement is not 19-17/32 in. (496 mm) on each
side, adjust by turning nuts on either side of front
swivels.
8. Lift up on four (4) top chain attachment bolts, in the
slots, to take slack out of chains and tighten flange
lock nuts. (Deck is still supported by two rear and one
front blocks under mower.)
9. If bolts contact the end of slots, shorten or lengthen
rod/swivel assemblies as required, for extra clearance,
adjust each side same amount.
Note: When properly adjusted, the front blade tip will be
slightly lower than the rear blade tip. See Checking for
Bent Blades on page 28 to measure.
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2. 2 in. (51 mm) height-of-cut