Installing The Battery; Charging The Battery - Toro 74311TE Operator's Manual

7. Remove the battery.
1. Negative (black) battery
cable
2. Wing nut
3. J-hook

Installing the Battery

1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
battery terminal.
3. Then install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 locknuts
(Figure 46).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nuts and
J-hooks (Figure 46).

Charging the Battery

WARNING
Charging the battery produces gases 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
0°C (32°F).
1. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 A or
30 minutes at 10 A.
2. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet; then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts
Figure 46
4. Clamp
5. Positive (red) battery cable
(Figure 46).
(Figure 47).
3. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables, refer to
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
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Installing the Battery (page
Figure 47
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
40).