Servicing The Battery; Checking The Fuses - Toro Reelmaster 03781 Operator's Manual

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1. Positive battery cable
7. Secure the cables to the posts with cap screws and nuts.
Make sure that the positive (+) terminal is all of the way
onto the post and the cable is positioned snug to the
battery. The cable must not contact the battery cover.
8. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal to
prevent a possible short from occurring.
9. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum
jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion.
10. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal.
11. Close the console panel and secure the latch.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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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2. Negative battery cable
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 connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Important: Before welding on the machine, disconnect
the negative cable from the battery to prevent damage to
the electrical system.
Note: Check the battery condition weekly or after every 50
hours of operation. Keep the terminals and the entire battery
case clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly.
Clean the battery as follows:
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the cutting
units, engage the parking brake, shut off the engine,
and remove the key.
2. Remove the battery from the machine.
3. Wash the entire case with a solution of baking soda
and water.
4. Rinse the case with clean water.
5. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo
112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or
petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.

Checking the Fuses

The fuses are located under the operator's control panel.
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