Charging The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro 74942TE Operator's Manual

Figure 55

Installing the Battery

Note: Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank.
Figure 56

Charging the Battery

WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
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Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
0°C (32°F).
1. Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 A or
for 30 minutes at 10 A.
2. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts
3. Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables; refer to
Note: Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
42
(Figure 57).
Installing the Battery (page
Figure 57
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
42).