Toro 74969 Operator's Manual page 49

Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from the battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to
30 A or for 30 minutes at 10 A.
Note:
Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure 68).
4. Install the battery in the machine and connect
the battery cables; refer to
(page 49).
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
Figure 68
1. Positive (+) battery post
2. Negative (–) battery post
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Installing the Battery
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (–) charger lead
Installing the Battery
Note:
Position the battery in the tray with the terminal
posts opposite from the hydraulic tank
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(Figure
Figure 69
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