Toro TimeCutter 5000 User Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
• Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of
the battery before repairing the machine.
• Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and ames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery . W ear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Servicing the Battery
Removing the Battery
W ARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine 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.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the blade-control switch, and move the
motion-control levers outward to the P ARK
position.
2. Shut of f the engine, remove the key , and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the seat to access the battery .
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post ( Figure 44 ).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
W ARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from
battery 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.
5. Slide the rubber cover of f the positive (red)
cable.
6. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post ( Figure 44 ).
Note: Retain all fasteners.
7. Remove the battery hold-down ( Figure 44 ), and
lift the battery from the battery tray .
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Figure 44
1. Battery
5. Negative (–) battery post
2. Positive (+) battery post
6. Wing nut, washer , and bolt
3. Bolt, washer , and nut 7. Battery hold-down
4. T erminal boot
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Toro TimeCutter 5000 Specifications

General

Brand	Toro
Model	TimeCutter 5000
Category	Lawn Mower
Language	English