Adjusting The Traction Return Linkage; Battery Care - Toro 04356 Operator's Manual

5. Connect a continuity tester or ohm meter across the
switch terminals and turn the switch in until continuity
occurs. Then rotate the switch in 1/2 turn (180 degrees)
and secure the jam nut to 75 in.-lb. (8 N m) against the
bonnet.
Important
The switch threads will be damaged if the
jam nut is overtightened.
6. Connect a continuity tester or ohm meter to the switch
terminals and depress the mow pedal. There should not
be continuity. If there is continuity, repeat step 4.
Proceed to step 7 if there is no continuity.
7. Depress the lift pedal and release it (neutral position).
The switch circuit should have continuity.
8. Plug the switch connectors together.
Adjusting the Traction Return
Linkage
If the shift selector lever does not return to Neutral or the
#1 position from the #2 position when the mow pedal is
engaged, an adjustment to the traction return linkage is
required.
1. Loosen the front jam nut securing the cable assembly to
the mow/lift control rod bracket (Fig. 54).
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Figure 54
1. Cable assembly
2. Mow/lift control rod
bracket
2. Move the shift lever to the #1 position.
3. While holding the mow/lift control rod in the rear
position, tighten the rear locknut to remove almost all of
the slack from the cable assembly (Fig. 54). Do not
over-tension the cable.
4. Tighten the front jam nut to lock the adjustment.
5. Check the operation and readjust as required.
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3. Mow/lift control rod
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Battery Care

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained
and the top of the battery kept clean. Store the machine in a
cool place to prevent the battery from running down.
Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating hours or, if
machine is in storage, every 30 days.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split ring
inside each cell.
Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning it.
Do not remove the fill caps while cleaning the battery.
The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor 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 connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.