Service And Repairs; Service And Repairs; Battery Service; Battery Specifications - Toro Workman GTX Service Manual

Service and Repairs

NOTE: See the KOHLER
CH260- CH440 Service Manual for carbureted engines,
or the KOHLER Command PRO EFI ECH440 &
ECH440LE Service Manual for electronic fuel injected
(EFI) engines for engine electrical component testing in-
formation.

Battery Service

The battery is the heart of the electrical system. With
regular and proper service, battery life can be extended
and electrical component failure can be prevented.

Battery Specifications

BCI Group Size U1
300 Amp Cranking Performance at 0
28 Minute Reserve Capacity at 25 Amps and 80
(26.7C)
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD:
Either the battery terminals or metal tools could
short against metal vehicle components.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN:
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode.
Damaged cables could short against metal ve-
hicle components and cause sparks.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD:
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the vehicle.
Always DISCONNECT the negative (black) bat-
tery cable before disconnecting the positive
(red) cable.
Always CONNECT the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the ve-
hicle.
Always keep the battery retaining components
secure to protect the battery.
Battery Removal (Fig. 34)
IMPORTANT: Be careful to not damage battery ter-
minal posts or cable connectors when removing the
battery cables.
1. Park vehicle on a level surface, stop engine, engage
parking brake and remove key from the key switch.
Electrical System
Command PRO
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2. To access battery, remove seat base assembly with
attached seats from vehicle.
3. Disconnect negative (black) cable from battery first
to prevent short circuiting the battery, other components
or operator's hands. Then disconnect positive (red)
cable.
4. Remove battery clamp, cap screw, flat washer and
flange nut that secure battery to frame.
5. Carefully lift battery from vehicle and move it to a ser-
vice area. This will minimize possible battery damage
and allow better access for battery inspection and ser-
vice.
18 to 22 in- lb
(2.1 to 2.4 N- m)
90 to 110 in- lb
(10 to 12.5 N- m)
4
10
Figure 34
1. Battery
2. Negative cable (black)
3. Positive cable (red)
4. Flange nut (2 used)
5. Flange screw (2 used)
90 to 110 in- lb
(10 to 12.5 N- m)
8
6
7
1
4
2
5
3
9
FRONT
6. Cap screw
7. Flat washer
8. Battery clamp
9. Flange nut
10. Battery tray
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