Toro Timemaster 20199 - Manual (Page 19)

Replacing the Fuse
Electric-start model only
If the battery does not charge or the engine does not
turn with the electric starter, the fuse may be blown;
replace it with a 40-amp plug-in type fuse.
Important: You cannot start the machine with
the electric starter or charge the battery unless a
working fuse is installed.
1. Open the sealed fuse holder and replace the fuse
(Figure 35).
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Figure 35
1. Fuse holder
2. Close the cover to the fuse holder, and ensure that it
is sealed tightly.
Replacing the Battery
Electric-start model only
Removing the Old Battery
1. Contact an Authorized Parts Dealer to obtain a
replacement battery.
2. Remove the belt cover; refer to step 1 of
Servicing the Blade-drive System (page 20).
3. Remove the rear-discharge plug.
4. Move the handle to the vertical position.
5. Remove the 4 small bolts that hold the rear-deflector
and handle-lock lever assembly in place.
6. Fold the handle all the way forward.
7. Remove the rear-deflector and handle-lock lever
assembly (Figure 36).
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Figure 36
1. Rear-deflector and handle-lock lever assembly
8. Remove the cover from the battery.
9. Disconnect the leads from the battery.
10. Remove and battery and recycle it.
Note: Recycle the battery according to your state
and local regulations.
Installing the New Battery
1. Clean the battery-holding area on the mower
housing.
2. Set the new battery in place on the mower housing.
3. Connect the leads to the new battery.
Note: Ensure that you connect the black (negative)
wire to the negative (-) terminal and the red (positive)
wire to the positive (+) terminal.
4. Install the cover onto the battery.
Note: Ensure that the cover fits properly over the
wiring harness.
5. Install the rear-deflector and handle-lock lever
assembly onto the machine.
6. Raise the handle to the vertical position.
7. Secure the shroud with the 4 small bolts that you
removed in step 5 of Removing the Old Battery.
8. Install the rear-discharge plug.
9. Return the handle to the operating position.
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