Toro Z Master 74941CP, 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 Reconnect the positive (red) battery
cable before reconnecting the negative (black)
cable.
1. Disengage the blade control switch (PTO), move the
motion control levers to the neutral locked position
and set the parking brake.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. First disconnect the negative battery cable (black)
from the negative (-)(black) battery terminal
(Figure 54).
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal and remove the positive (+)(red)
battery cable (Figure 54).
5. Remove the wing nut securing the battery clamp
(Figure 54).
6. Remove the clamp (Figure 54).
7. Remove the battery.
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Figure 54
1. Remove the wing nut and
clamp 3. Remove the positive
battery cable
2. Remove the negative
battery cable before the
positive 4. Remove battery
Installing the Battery
1. Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 54).
2. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal.
3. Then install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
4. Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and
2 locknuts (Figure 54).
5. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6. Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut
(Figure 54).
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.
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