Toro TimeCutter SW5425, Operator'S Manual

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5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red) cable.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post (
Figure 38 ). Retain all fasteners.
6. Remove the battery hold-down and lift the battery
from the battery tray (
Figure 38 ).
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Figure 38
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 35) .
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 39 ).
Figure 39
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 38 ).
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 38 ).
6. Lower the seat.
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