Toro 74710 TimeCutter SS 3225, Operator'S Manual

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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.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (
Figure 39 ).
Note:
Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down ( Figure 39 ), and lift the
battery from the battery tray.
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Figure 39
1. Battery 5. Negative (–) battery post
2. Positive (+) battery post 6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
3. Bolt, washer, and nut 7. Battery hold-down
4. Terminal boot
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and
disconnect battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery (page 31) .
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to
10 amps.
Note:
Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (
Figure 40 ).
Figure 40
1. Positive (+) battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead
2. Negative (–) battery post 4. Black (–) charger lead
Installing the Battery
1. Position the battery in the tray ( Figure 39 ).
2. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the
positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install the
negative battery cable to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down ( Figure 39 ).
6. Lower the seat.
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