Replacing The Grass Deflector - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the
battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 58).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the upper line (Fig. 58) on the battery
case.
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 distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 58) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall battery vent caps.
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. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery, page 43.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 42.
3. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery. Charge
battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps or 30
minutes at 4–6 amps.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 60).
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Figure 60
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
5. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to Installing the Battery on page 43.
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.

Replacing the Grass Deflector

Warning
An uncovered discharge opening could allow the
lawn mower to throw objects in the operator's or
bystander's direction and result in serious injury.
Also, contact with the blade could occur.
Never operate the lawn mower unless you install a
cover plate, a mulch plate, or a grass chute and
catcher.
1. Remove the locknut, bolt, spring, and spacer holding
the deflector to the pivot brackets (Fig. 61). Remove the
damaged or worn grass deflector.
2. Place the spacer and spring onto the grass deflector.
Place the straight end of the spring behind the deck
edge.
Note: Make sure that the straight end of the spring is
installed behind the deck edge before installing the bolt as
shown in Figure 61.
3. Install the bolt and nut. Place the hook end of the spring
around the grass deflector (Fig. 61).
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead