Battery - Toro Wheel Horse 12–32 XL Operator's Manual

Battery

Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 5
hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery and
battery box. If the battery 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, 160 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
1. Disengage the blade control (PTO), shift into
neutral, set the parking brake, and turn the
ignition key to "OFF" to stop the engine.
2. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Fig. 19).
4. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post (Fig. 19).
5. Remove the battery box, battery, and long vent
tube from the chassis (Fig. 20).
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Figure 19
1. Negative cable (black)
2. Rubber cover
3. Positive cable (red)
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4. Battery box
5. Bolt and wing nut
Installing the Battery
1. Put the battery into the battery box and slide the
vent tube into the channel and through the slot in
the bottom of the box (Fig. 20).
IMPORTANT: Look down into the cut out
area where the battery box fits into the
chassis. Notice the hole at the end of the right
frame member (Fig. 20). Always install the
long battery vent tube through the hole to
prevent battery acid from corroding the
tractor and mower.
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Figure 20
1. Battery
2. Battery box
3. Vent tube
2. Install the battery box and battery into the
chassis (Fig. 20). Make sure to slide the end of
the vent tube through the hole in the frame
(Fig. 20).
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post
(Fig. 19). Slide the rubber cover over the battery
post.
4. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the
negative (black) cable to the negative (–) battery
post (Fig. 19).
Maintenance
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4. Slot in battery box
5. Holes in frame
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