
Connecting the Battery
1.
Install the positive battery cable (red) to the positive
(+) battery post (
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1.
Tab (battery cover)
3.
Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
2.
Negative battery cable
4.
Slot (battery tray)
2.
Install the negative battery cable (black) to the
negative (-) battery post.
3.
Apply a coat of Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease, Toro
Part No. 505-47 to the battery posts and battery-cable
clamps.
4.
Slide the rubber boot over the positive battery-cable
clamp.
5.
Assemble the cover over the battery, inserting the
tabs of the cover into the slots in the battery tray.
6.
Close and latch the screen; refer to
.
Charging the Battery
1.
Disconnect the battery; refer to
.
2.
Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts.
3.
Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to 8 hours.
4.
When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
5.
Connect the battery; refer to
(page 64)
.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 52)
.
2.
Open the screen; refer to
Opening the Screen (page
52)
.
3.
Check the condition of the battery.
Note:
Replace a worn or damaged battery.
4.
Disconnect the battery cables, and remove the battery
from the machine; refer to
(page 63)
.
5.
Clean the entire battery case with a solution of sodium
bicarbonate (baking soda) and water.
6.
Rinse the case with clean water.
7.
Assemble the battery to the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to
Connecting the Battery (page
64)
.
8.
Close and latch the screen; refer to
.
Replacing a Fuse-Block Fuse
The fuse block is in the control arm.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 52)
.
2.
Open the 2 latches that secure control-arm cove to
the control arm, and remove the cover (
).
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1.
Control-arm cover
2.
Latch
3.
Replace the open fuse (
) with the same
fuse type and amperage rating.
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