Activating The Battery; Cargo Box; Prop Rod Clip - Toro 07253 Operator's Manual

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Figure 9

1. Cargo box

2. Pivot bracket
4. Insert the right hand pivot bracket into the mounting
hole in the cargo box and then mount it to the frame.
5. Have another person help to raise the cargo box until
the "J" hook end of the prop rod is positioned between
the 2 holes on the left frame rail (Fig. 10).
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Figure 10
1. Prop rod
6. Secure the prop rod to the frame rail with the prop rod
clip and 2 screws (5/16 x 3/4 in.) (Fig. 10).
7. Lower the cargo box.
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3. Cargo box mounting hole
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2. Prop rod clip

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Activating the Battery

Note: This procedure is only needed for Model No.
07253TC.
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated, it
must be removed from the vehicle, filled with electrolyte,
and charged. Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity
must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the rubber strap securing the battery to the
battery base. Lift the battery out of the battery base.
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 rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill
each cell until electrolyte is just above the plates.
3. Replace the filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 amp. battery
charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate
of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery.
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
5. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until electrolyte is up to the fill line. Install the filler
caps.
Important
Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will
overflow onto other parts of the vehicle and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.
6. Install the battery; refer to Installing the Battery,
page 35.