Installing The Battery - Toro 08743 Operator's Manual

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Installing the Battery

Parts needed for this procedure:
2 Bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch)
2 Locknut (1/4 inch)
Procedure
1. Set the battery in place in the tray behind the
right wheel, with the negative terminal positioned
to the rear of the machine
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) battery
terminal
(Figure 5).
Figure 5
3. Negative (-) battery
terminal
4. Top battery hold-down
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could
damage the machine and cables and
cause 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.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools
could short against metal machine
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 machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short
between the battery terminals and
metal parts of the machine.
2. Secure the positive cable (red) to the positive
(+) terminal with a bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch) and a
locknut (Figure
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1. Small black cable
2. Positive (+) battery cable
9
6).
Figure 6
3. Negative (-) battery cable
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