Servicing The Fuses; Adjusting The Safety Switches; Jump-Starting The Machine - Toro 74312 Operator's Manual

3. Install the battery in the machine and connect
the battery cables, refer to
(page 40).
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
Figure 39
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post

Servicing the Fuses

The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows check the
component/circuit for a malfunction or short.
1. The fuses are located on right side behind the
seat.
2. To replace the fuses, pull out on the fuse to
remove it.
3. Install a new fuse.
Installing the Battery
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
Adjusting the Safety
Switches
Adjust all safety switches so that the plunger extends
4.8 mm to 6.4 mm (3/16 inch to 1/4 inch) from the
switch body when the plunger is compressed
40).
1. 4.8 to 6.4 mm (3/16 to 1/4 inch)

Jump-Starting the Machine

1. Check and clean corrosion from the battery
terminals before jump-starting.
Note:
Ensure that the connections are tight.
CAUTION
Corrosion or loose connections can
cause unwanted electrical voltage spikes
at any time during the jump-starting
procedure.
Do not attempt to jump-start the machine
with loose or corroded battery terminals,
or damage to the engine or EFI may
occur.
DANGER
Jump-starting a weak battery that is
cracked, frozen, has a low electrolyte
level, or has an open/shorted battery
cell can cause an explosion, resulting in
serious personal injury.
Do not jump-start a weak battery if these
conditions exist.
2. Make sure that the booster battery is a good
and fully charged lead-acid battery at 12.6 V or
greater.
Note:
Use properly sized jumper cables with
short lengths to reduce voltage drop between
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Figure 40
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