Toro GT Classic 73450 - Removing the Battery; Installing the Battery

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Voltage: 12 v, 195 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
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.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor 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 RECONNECT the positive (red)
battery cable before reconnecting the negative
(black) cable .
Warning
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Open the hood and locate the battery.
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 41).
4. Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive cable.
Disconnect the positive cable (red cover) from the
battery post (Fig. 41).
5. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 41). Remove
battery from the tractor.
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Figure 41
1. Negative cable
2. Locknut
3. Bolt
4. Rubber cover (red)
5. Positive cable
6. Battery Hold Down Strap
Installing the Battery
1. Install the battery into the tractor (Fig. 41).
2. Secure battery with hold down strap (Fig. 41).
3. Using the bolt and nut, connect the positive (red cover)
cable to the positive (+) battery post (Fig. 41). Slide
the rubber cover over the battery post.
4. Using the bolt and nut, connect the negative (black)
cable to the negative (–) battery post (Fig. 41).
Checking Electrolyte Level
1. With the engine off, open the hood to locate the
battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be
up to the upper line (Fig. 42). Do not allow the
electrolyte to get below the lower line (Fig. 42).
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
page 32.