Toro Groundsmaster 120 - Installing the Steering Wheel; Activating the Battery

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Installing the Steering Wheel
1. Move the rear wheels so that they point straight ahead.
2. Slide the spacer and steering wheel onto the steering
shaft, aligning the mounting holes. Check that the logo
on the steering cap points forward.
3. Secure the steering wheel to the shaft with a roll pin
(Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Spacer
2. Roll pin
3. Steering Wheel
Activating the Battery
Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
Danger
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 robber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
• Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. If the battery is already installed, remove it from the
holder.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery. Slowly pour
electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte level is up
to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte
3. Lower part of the tube
3. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery
charger to the battery posts (Fig. 4). Charge the battery
at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts).
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Figure 4
1. Positive post
2. Negative post
3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (–) wire
Charging battery produces gasses that can explode
and cause serious injury.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
• Make sure the ignition switch is off.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
Warning
4. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet then from the negative
and positive battery posts (Fig. 4).