Setup; Loose Parts; Checking The Tire Pressure; Activating The Battery - Toro 72051 Operator's Manual

Setup

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.

Loose Parts

Note: Use the chart below to identify parts for assembly.
DESCRIPTION
Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4
Washer
Locknut
Key
Operator's Manual

Checking the Tire Pressure

Check front and rear tire pressure.
Pressure: 20 psi (138 kPa) front and rear.

Activating the Battery

Note: Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
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 robber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. Remove the battery from the tractor.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be spilled
on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 2).
QTY.
2
2 Activating the battery
2
1 Use in ignition switch
1 Read manual before operating tractor
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 2) on the battery
case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line on the battery case (Fig. 2).
6. Reinstall battery filler caps.
2
3
1
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
7. Charge the battery. Refer to Charging the Battery on
page 33.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 3).
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USE
Figure 2
3. Lower line