Checking The Tire Pressure; Servicing The Battery - Toro 71283 Operator's Manual

Where to Add Grease
Lubricate the front wheels and steering spindles until
grease begins to ooze out of the bearings (Fig. 21).
Figure 21

Checking the Tire Pressure

Maintain the air pressure in the front and rear tires at 20 psi
(138 kPa). Check the pressure at the valve stem after every
25 operating hours or yearly, whichever occurs first
(Fig. 22). Check the tires when they are cold to get the most
accurate pressure reading.
Figure 22
1. Valve stem

Servicing the Battery

Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery and battery box. If the
battery terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution
of 4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Battery voltage and amperage: 12 volts, 155 cold-cranking
amps
Removing the Battery
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Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor 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 tractor.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
1. Disengage the blades (PTO).
2. Set the parking brake.
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3. Stop the engine.
4. Remove the ignition key.
5. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
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