Toro 07360 Operator's Manual page 17

1. Battery cover
2. Knob
2. Remove bolt, washers and locknut securing battery
hold down to battery base. Remove hold down and
slide battery out of battery base.
3. Remove filler caps from battery and slowly fill each
cell until electrolyte is just above the plates.
4. Replace 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.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
5. When battery is charged, disconnect charger from
electrical outlet and battery posts.
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3. Battery base
1. Positive (+) cable
6. Remove filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until level is up to fill ring. Install filler caps.
Important: Do not overfill battery. Electrolyte
will overflow onto other parts of the vehicle and
severe corrosion and deterioration will result.
7. Slide battery into battery base so battery terminals
are toward the rear of the vehicle.
8. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (—) terminal of the battery and secure
with bolts and nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the
positive terminal to prevent possible short–out from
occurring.
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 connect the positive (red) battery
cable
9. Install battery hold down and secure to base with
bolt, washers and locknut.
10. Reinstall battery cover to battery base and tighten
knobs.
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