Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual page 32

Voltage: 12 volts with 280 cold-cranking Amps @
–17.8°C (0°F).
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. Unhook the battery strap.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post.
5. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
WARNING
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.
WARNING
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.
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
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 rubber strap to secure the battery to
the base.
Important Always keep the battery strap in
place to protect and secure the battery.
Checking 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 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, page
32.
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. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
slowly fill each cell with distilled water until the
level is up to the fill line. Replace the filler caps.
Important
Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of the
vehicle and severe corrosion and deterioration
will result.
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