Removing The Battery - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

6. Remove the filler caps from the battery and connect a
3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery posts. Charge
the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours
(12 volts). Do not overcharge the battery. Install the
filler caps after the battery is fully charged.

Removing the Battery

Warning
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.
Warning
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 Reconnect the positive (red) battery
cable before reconnecting the negative (black)
cable.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), chock or block
tires, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. With the engine off, locate the battery.
3. Lift the black rubber cover up on the negative cable.
Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 37).
4. Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive cable.
Disconnect the positive cable (red cover) from the
battery post (Fig. 37).
5. Remove the battery hold down plate (Fig. 37). Remove
battery from the machine.
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1. Battery holder
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable
5. Carriage bolt, 1/4 x
3/4 inch
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Figure 37
6. Nut, 1/4 inch
7. Battery support rod
8. Battery clamp
9. Locknut, 1/4 inch
10. Vent tube
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