Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Using The Battery-Disconnect Switch; Servicing The Battery - Toro TX 1300 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

•
Disconnect the battery before making any repairs;
refer to Using the Battery-Disconnect Switch (page
51).
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
•
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Protect
your face, eyes, and clothing when working with a
battery.
•
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from the battery.
Using the
Battery-Disconnect Switch
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Open the hood.
4. Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the O
O position to perform the following:
FF
•
To energize the machine electrically, rotate
the battery-disconnect switch clockwise to
the ON position.
•
To de-energize the machine electrically,
rotate the battery-disconnect switch
counterclockwise to the O
Figure 77
1. Battery-disconnect
switch—O position
FF
N
position.
FF
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2. Battery-disconnect
switch—O position
N

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the battery
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine 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.
1. Remove any attachments.
2. Park the machine on a level surface and engage
the parking brake.
3. Raise the loader arms and install the cylinder
locks.
4. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
5. Remove the front cover assembly; refer to
Removing the Front Cover Assembly (page
6. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post. Retain the fasteners.
or
1. Positive cable
2. Wing nut and rod (2)
3. Strap
7. Slide the rubber cover off the positive (red)
cable.
8. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post. Retain the fasteners.
9. Remove the wing nuts, rods, and strap.
10. Remove the battery.
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condition.
Figure 78
4. Negative cable
5. Battery
45).
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