JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE
1. Loosen knobs securing battery cover to battery
base and slide cover off.
2. Connect a jumper cable between the positive
posts of the two batteries. The positive post may
be identified by a “+” sign on top of battery
cover.
Figure 42
1. Positive (+) cable
3. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
negative terminal of the battery in the other vehi-
cle. The negative terminal has “NEG” on the
battery cover. Do not connect the other end of
the jumper cable to the negative post of the dis-
charged battery. Connect it to the engine. Do not
connect the jumper cable to the fuel system.
4. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the
jump start. Let it run a few minutes, then start
your engine.
5. Remove the negative jumper cable first from
your engine, then the battery in the other vehicle.
6. Reinstall battery cover to battery base and tight-
en knobs.
IDENTIFICATION AND
ORDERING
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBERS
The WORKMAN
®
has two identification numbers: a
model number and a serial number. These numbers
are stamped into a plate located on the right frame
member under dash. In any correspondence concern-
ing the unit, supply the model and serial numbers to
ensure correct information and replacement parts are
obtained.
To order replacement parts from an authorized
TORO Distributor, supply the following information:
1. Model and serial numbers.
2. Part number, description, and quantity of parts
desired.
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Maintenance
Jump starting can be dangerous. To avoid per-
sonal injury or damage to electrical compo-
nents in the vehicle, observe the following
warnings:
•
Never jump start with a voltage sources
greater than 15 volts D.C. This will dam-
age the electrical system.
•
Never attempt to jump start a discharged
battery that is frozen. It could rupture or
explode during jump starting.
•
Observe all battery warnings while jump
starting your vehicle.
•
Be sure your vehicle is not touching the
jump start vehicle.
•
Connecting cables to the wrong post could
result in personal injury and/or damage to
the electrical system.
WARNING
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