Service Manual
BATTERY
Battery Charging, Model
26624
Although a new battery is not fully charged, a partial
charge of
4
hours provides enough energy for several
starts. However, a new battery must be charged for
72
continuous hours to assure
full
charge. Also charge
battery for
72
hours when mower is stored and
in
the
spring. During normal operation, engine alternator
keeps battery charged.
1.
Stop the engine and disconnect the wire harness
from the battery terminal. See Figure
24.
2.
if
desired, battery can be removed by sliding
it
out of the mounting slots. However, removal is
not required
if
the mower can be positioned near
an electrical outlet.
3.
Connect TORO electro charger to battery and
plug into
120
VAC power outlet. After charging
battery for the specified time, unplug the charger
and disconnect
it
from battery.
4.
Connect the wiring harness to the battery
terminal.
IMPORTANT:
Only the TORO electro charger is
recommended because other chargers could
damage the battery. Always use charger indoors
Battery Charging, Model
26624
(cont'd)
and charge battery at room temperature
21°C
(+70°F)
whenever possible. Do not charge a
battery longer than
72
hours because damage
could result.
Figure
24
WHEELS
After every
25
operating hours
or
when the season
ends, front and rear wheels must
be
lubricated.
1.
Apply
2
or
3
drops of
light
oil
on
the inside and
outside
of
all wheel bolts. Spin wheels to
distribute oil into bushings. Wipe
up
excess oil.
ZONE
START BRAKE
Zone Start Brake Adjusting Blade Brake
Whenever a new blade brake cable or brake clutch belt
is
installed,
an
adjustment is required.
1.
Stop the engine and pull the wire
off
the spark
Plug-
2.
Check Adjustment
-
(See Figure
25.)
Move the
control bar toward the handle
until
slack
in
the
wire is removed. Gap between brake lever and
handle must be
3-5
mm
(1/8”
3/16').
3.
Cable Conduit Adjustment
Loosen the
nut
on
cable bracket. insert a
3-5
mm
(1/8”
3/16')
object between brake lever
and
handle. Pull
down on the cable conduit
until
all
slack is
removed from wire. Then tighten the
nut.
Figure
25
BBC
BBC Adjusting the Blade Brake
1.
Stop the engine. Pull the wire
off
the spark plug.
Vacu-Power
Mower
25
Maintenance