Toro 74513, Operator'S Manual

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Installing the Battery
Install the battery as shown in Figure 51 .
Figure 51
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 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to (page ) .
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 A or 6 hours
at 4 to 6 A.
5. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, and disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (
Figure 52 ).
6. Install the battery onto the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to
Installing the Battery (page 38) .
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
Figure 52
1. Positive battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead
2. Negative battery post 4. Black (-) charger lead
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