Removing The Battery; Adding Water To The Battery - Toro 74179 Operator's Manual

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Figure 61
1. Battery
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable
5. Ground wire
6. Bolt, 1/4 x 3/4 inch

Removing the Battery

Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine 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 machine.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
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7. Washer, 1/4 inch
8. Locknut, 1/4 inch
9. Battery clamp
10. J-bolts
11. Wing nut, 1/4 inch
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Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine 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.
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the key.
2. Tilt seat up.
3. First disconnect the negative battery cable and ground
wire from the negative (–) battery terminal (Fig. 61).
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal. Then remove positive (red) battery cable
(Fig. 61).
5. Remove both wing nuts (1/4 inch) securing the battery
clamp (Fig. 61).
6. Remove the battery.

Adding Water to the Battery

The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the machine.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with distilled water while the
battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 60).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the upper line (Fig. 60) on the battery
case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 60) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall battery vent caps.