Installing The Battery; Charging The Battery - Toro 74909TE Operator's Manual

1. Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the N
and set the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait for all
moving parts to stop before leaving the operating
position.
3. Remove the battery as shown in
Figure 66
- position,
EUTRAL LOCK
Figure 66.
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Installing the Battery

Note: Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank.
Figure 67

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.
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; otherwise, electrical damage may occur.
(Figure 68).
Installing the Battery (page 46).