Removing The Battery - Toro 07264 Operator's Manual

Important: Do not jump start the vehicle.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
Use a paper towel to clean the battery and battery
box. If the battery terminals are corroded, clean
them with a solution of four parts water and one
part baking soda. Apply a light coating of grease
to the battery terminals to prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 volt with 280 cold cranking Amps @ 0
degrees F (-18 degrees C).

Removing the Battery

1. Position the vehicle on a level surface, set
the parking brake, turn the ignition off, and
remove the key.
2. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
3. Remove the battery hold-down.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post.
Incorrect battery cable routing could
damage the vehicle 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.
• Always keep the battery strap in place
to protect and secure the battery.
Battery terminals or metal tools could
short against metal vehicle components,
causing sparks. Sparks can cause the
battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• When removing or installing the
battery, do not allow the battery
terminals to touch any metal parts of
the vehicle.
• Do not allow metal tools to short
between the battery terminals and
metal parts of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post.
6. Remove the battery from the chassis.
Installing the Battery
1. Set the battery on the battery base so the
battery posts are toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Connect the positive (red) cable to the positive
(+) battery post and the negative (black) cable
to the negative (-) battery post using the bolts
and wing nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the
positive battery post.
3. Replace the battery hold-down to secure the
battery to the base.
Important: Always keep the battery
hold-down in place to protect and secure
the battery.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating
hours or, if the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
1. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not
up to the fill line, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery.
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