Setup; Loose Parts; Checking The Tire Pressure; Activating And Installing The Battery - Toro 72201 Operator's Manual

Setup

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to verify all parts have been shipped.
Description
Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch
Hex Nut, 1/4 inch
Key
Operator's Manual
Riding Mower Safety Video

Checking the Tire Pressure

Refer to Checking the Tire Pressure on page 28. Check the
front and rear tire pressure. The recommended front and
rear tire pressure is 20 psi (83 kPa).
Activating and Installing the
Battery
Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. Remove the battery from the tractor.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be spilled
on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 2).
Qty.
2

Activating and installing the battery

2
1 Use in ignition switch.
1 Read before operating tractor
1 View before operating tractor
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line on the battery case
(Fig. 2).
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line on the battery case (Fig. 2).
6. Install battery filler caps.
2
3
1
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
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Use
m-5004
Figure 2
3. Lower line