Battery; Cutting Deck Removal - Toro LX426 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT:When replacing the blade, be sure to
install the bJade with the Side of the blacte marked
"Bottom" (or with a part number stamped in it) facing
the ground,when the mower is in the operating position,
IMPORTANT-Use a torque wrenchto tighteri therblade
spindle hex flange nut to between 70 ft-lb (95 N.m) and
90 ft-lb (122 N-m).
Battery
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 hand/ing.
The battery issealed and is maintenance-free. Acid
levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be added.
* Always keep the battery cables and terminals clean
and free of corrosive build-up.
. After cleaning the battery and terminals, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to both
terminals
° Always keep the rubber boot positioned over the
positive terminal to prevent shorting.
IMPORTANT:]f removing the battery, disconnect the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire from its terminal first, followed
by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-installing the
battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red) wire to the
POSITIVE (+) terminal before connecting the
NEGATIVE (Black) wire to the NEGATIVE (-) terminal.
Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct
terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and
cause damage to your engine's alternator. -, .. _:..
Jump Starting ' "_ ..... "'_ !' _" :
: WARNI NG:
.Never jUmpstart a,damaged e r:
i frozen battery (a battery canbe identified as
frozen if its sides are bulged out, it's frosty and
it feels very solid). Be certain the vehicles do
not :touch, and: ignitions .-are off..Do not allow
cable clamps to touch.
1. _nnect positive (_) cable_to positivepo§r(¥}:6f 4=: L- :_-
your tractor's discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the (+) cable to the
positive (+) post of the jumper battery. . .......
3. Connect the second negative (-) cable to the ,
negative (-) post of the jumper battery.
4. Make the final connection on the engine block of ' _::
the_stalledtractor, awayfrom the battery. Attach to. i
a unpainted part to'assure a g0odconnection. :: ';
IMPORTANT: If the jumper battew: islinstalled on :a!ii! i._" i-i._i _i
vehicle (i.e. car, truck), do NOT start the vehicle's . ,,. ;2_,
engine when jump starting your tractor.
5. Start the tractor (as instructed on page 17).
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6.
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Leaving the tractor's parking brake engaged,
remove the jumper cables, in reverse order of
connection.
Allow the tractor's engine to run for an extended
period of time before shutting it off to allow the
alternator time to charge the discharged battery.
Charging
A
WARNING: Batteries give off an explosive
gas while charging. Charge the battery in a
well ventilated area and keep away from an
open flame or pilot light as on a water heater,
space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other
gas appliances.
IMPORTANT:When charging your tractor's battery, use
only a charger designed for 12V lead-acid batteries.
Read your battery charger's Owner's Manual prior to
charging your tractor!s battery. Always follow its
instructionsand heed its warnings.
If your tractor has not been put into use for an extended :
period of time, charge the battery as follows: •
1. Set your battery charger to deliver a maximum of
10 amperes.
2. If your battery charger is automatic, charge the
battery until the charger indicates that charging is
complete. If the charger is not automatic, charge for
no fewer than eight hours.
Cutting DeckRemoval
To remove the cutting deck, proceed as foJlows:
1. Place the PTO/Blade Engage lever in the
disengaged (OFF) position and engage the parking :
brake _ _
2. Lower the deck by moving the deck lift lever into the.. i
' bottom notch on the right fender.
3. Remove the hair_fJ_clip th&t secures.the PTO cable i
tothe.rear of th_cutting deck. See Figure 23: .i
HairpinClip
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Figure 23