Servicing The Battery - Toro 71199 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Battery

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery and battery case. If the
battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution
of four parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 160 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
1. Disengage the PTO, shift into neutral, set the parking
brake, stop the engine, and remove the key.
2. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 15).
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor 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
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
4. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 15).
5. Remove the battery box and battery from the chassis
(Fig. 15).
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1. Negative cable (black)
2. Rubber cover
3. Positive cable (red)
Installing the Battery
1. Put the battery into the battery box and install it into the
chassis (Fig. 15).
2. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive (red)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 15). Slide the
rubber cover over the battery post.
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 15).
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Figure 15
4. Battery box
5. Bolt and wing nut
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