Toro 73429, Operator'S Manual

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Maintenance
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Battery
Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every five
hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case.
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with
a solution of four parts water and one part baking
soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Removing the Battery
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the
parking brake, and turn the ignition key to
“OFF” to stop the engine. Remove the key.
2. Open the hood to see the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (Fig. 37).
4. Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive
cable. Disconnect the positive cable (red cover)
from the battery post (Fig. 37).
5. Remove the battery hold down rods (Fig. 37).
Lift battery from tractor
Voltage: 12 v, 210 Cold Cranking Amps
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Front
Figure 37
1. Negative cable
2. Locknut
3. Bolt
4. Rubber cover (red)
5. Positive cable
6. Battery clamp
7. Hold down rod
8. Wing nut
Installing the Battery
6. Install the battery into the chassis (Fig. 37).
7. Secure battery in chassis with hold down rods
and wing nuts (Fig. 37).
8. Using the bolt and locknut, connect the positive
(red cover) cable to the positive (+) battery post
(Fig. 37). Slide the rubber cover over the battery
post.
9. Using the bolt and locknut, connect the negative
(black) cable to the negative (–) battery post
(Fig. 37).