Toro 30187 Operator's Manual page 31

1. Disengage the PTO and chock or block the
wheels.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for
all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Lift the black rubber cover on the negative
cable. Disconnect the negative battery
cable from the negative (-) battery terminal
(Figure 28).
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive
(red) battery terminal. Then remove the
positive (red) battery cable (Figure 28).
5. Remove the battery clamp and remove the
battery (Figure 28).
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery onto the machine (Figure 28).
2. Secure the battery with the battery clamp,
battery supports, and locknuts.
3. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to
positive (+) battery terminal with a nut, washer
and bolt (Figure 28). Slide the rubber cover
over the post.
4. Then install the negative battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal
with a nut, washer and bolt (Figure 28). Slide
the rubber cover over the post.
Figure 28
1. Battery holder
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive cable
4. Negative cable
5. Carriage bolt, (1/4 x 3/4
inches)
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
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.
1. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte
must be up to the upper line (Figure 29). Do
not allow the electrolyte to fall below the lower
line (Figure 29).
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6. Nut, (1/4 inch)
7. Battery support rod
8. Battery clamp
9. Locknut, (1/4 inch)
10. Vent tube