Battery - Toro 74590 Operator's Manual

Battery

Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery before each use.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. 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, 190 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
1. Disengage the PTO, set the parking brake, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
3. Lift the rubber cover up off of the negative (black)
cable. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Fig. 27).
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.
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. Lift the rubber cover up off of the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery post
(Fig. 27).
5. Remove the battery hold down rod (Fig. 27).
6. Remove the battery from the chassis.
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1. Negative cable (black)
2. Positive cable (red)
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery into the chassis with the battery posts
toward the front of the tractor (Fig. 27).
2. Secure the battery in the chassis with the hold down rod
(Fig. 27).
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive (red)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 27). Slide the
rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 27).
Slide the rubber cover over the battery post.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not up to the
lower part of the tube (Fig. 28), add the required
amount of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery, page 26.
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 rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
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Figure 27
3. Hold-down rod
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