Charging The Battery; Installing The Battery; Servicing A Replacement Battery - Toro 23522 Operator's Manual

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine,
and remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the
battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (red) battery cable from the
battery.
4. Remove the nuts and securing rods from both sides of
the battery, battery cover, and battery tray.
Figure 29
1. Securing rod (2)
2. Positive battery cable
3. Nut (2)
4. Battery cover
5. Negative battery cable
6. Battery
7. Red terminal boot

Charging the Battery

Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to
10 amps.
Note: Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts
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1. Positive (+) battery post
2. Negative (–) battery post

Installing the Battery

1. Place the battery on the tray and secure it using the
battery cover, 2 securing rods, and 2 nuts
2. Install the positive battery cable to the positive (+)
battery post.
3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative (-)
battery post.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive battery
post (Figure
Servicing a Replacement
Battery
The original battery is maintenance-free and does not require
service. For servicing a replacement battery, refer to the
battery manufacturer's instructions.
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disconnect battery cables.
23).
(Figure 30).
Figure 30
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
29).
Removing
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(Figure 29).