Toro TimeCutter HD X5450, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 55
1. Battery 5. Positive (+) battery post
2. Negative (–) battery post
6. Terminal boot
3. Bolt, washer, and nut for
the negative (–) battery
post 7. Battery hold-down
4. Bolt, washer, and nut for
the positive (+) battery
post
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery and
disconnect the battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery (page 40) .
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6 to
10 A.
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 56 ).
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Figure 56
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 55 ).
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 55 ).
6. Install the battery cover by pushing down and
tightening the 2 fasteners clockwise (
Figure 54 ).
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