Installing The Battery; Charging The Battery - Toro 74939 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine 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 blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. First disconnect the negative battery cable (black) from
the negative (-)(black) battery terminal (Figure 58).
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal and remove the positive (+)(red) battery cable
(Figure 58).
5. Remove the wing nut securing the battery clamp
(Figure 58).
6. Remove the clamp (Figure 58).
7. Remove the battery.
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Figure 58
1. Remove the wing nut and
clamp.
2. Remove the negative
battery cable before the
positive.
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3. Remove the positive
battery cable.
4. Remove the battery.

Installing the Battery

1. Position the battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 58).
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to the
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Then install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 locknuts
(Figure 58).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut (Figure
58).

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. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps
or 30 minutes at 10 amps.
2. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Figure 59).
3. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables, refer to Installing the Battery (page 41).
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
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