Toro 23518, Operator'S Manual, Page: 37 / 56

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.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
1. Stop the engine, set the parking brake, remove the key,
and wait for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
2. Remove the console pad; refer to Removing the
Console Pad (page 28) .
3. At the battery, lift the black terminal cover on the
negative cable (
Figure 44 ).
Figure 44
1. Flanged bolt 5. Negative (-) battery
terminal
2. Terminal cover
(black—negative-battery
terminal) 6. Flanged nut
3. Terminal cover
(red—positive-battery
terminal) 7. Battery tray
4. Positive (+) battery
terminal 8. Battery strap
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative
(-) battery terminal, and remove the cable from the
battery (
Figure 44 ).
5. Slide the red terminal cover off the positive battery
terminal (
Figure 44 ).
6. Disconnect the positive (red) battery cable, and remove
the cable from the battery (
Figure 44 ).
7. Remove the hook of the battery strap from the battery
tray (
Figure 44 ), and remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery onto the machine ( Figure 44 ).
2. Secure the battery to the battery tray with the battery
strap.
3. Install the positive (red) battery cable to positive (+)
battery terminal with a flanged bolt and flanged nut
(
Figure 44 ).
4. Slide the red terminal cover over the positive-battery
terminal.
5. Install the negative battery cable and the ground wire
to the negative (-) battery terminal with a flanged bolt
and flanged nut (
Figure 44 ).
6. Slide the black terminal cover over the negative-battery
terminal.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity) to prevent battery damage when
the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery (page 36) .
2. Check the electrolyte level.
3. Ensure that the filler caps are installed on the battery.
4. Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6
hours at 4 to 6 amps.
5. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (
Figure 45 ).
6. Install the battery onto the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to
Installing the Battery (page 37) .
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
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