Toro TimeCutter 74780, 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.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (
Figure 35 ). Retain all fasteners.
6. Remove the battery hold-down and lift the battery
from the battery tray (
Figure 35 ).
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Figure 35
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 32) .
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to
10 A.
Important:
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 36 ).
Figure 36
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 35 ).
2. Install the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously.
3. Install the negative battery cable to the negative (-)
battery terminal using the fasteners removed previously.
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
5. Secure the battery with the hold-down ( Figure 35 ).
6. Lower the seat.
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