Disconnecting The Battery; Connecting The Battery - Toro 31900A Operator's Manual

Disconnecting the Battery

WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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.
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 the negative battery cable from the
battery post (Figure
Figure 62
1. Negative battery cable
2. Lift the insulator and remove the positive battery
cable from the battery post
62).
2. Positive battery cable
(Figure 62).

Connecting 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 connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
1. Connect the positive cable to the battery and
tighten the battery-clamp nut
1. Positive battery cable
2. Connect the negative cable to the battery and
tighten the battery-clamp nut
Important:
fasteners do not interfere with the fuel tank.
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(Figure
Figure 63
2. Negative battery cable
(Figure
Ensure that the cable-clamp
63).
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