Storing The Battery; Caring For The Battery - Toro 08884 Operator's Manual

Storing the Battery

If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days, remove
the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the shelf or
on the machine. Leave the cables disconnected if it is stored
on the machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to
avoid quick deterioration of the charge in the battery. To
prevent the battery from freezing, make sure that it is fully
charged. The specific gravity of a fully charged battery is
1.250.

Caring for the Battery

The battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained
and the top of the battery kept clean. lf the machine is
stored in a location where temperatures are extremely high,
the battery will run down more rapidly than if the machine
is stored in a location where temperatures are cool.
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 rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
•
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning.
Do not remove the fill cap while cleaning.
The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing 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.
If corrosion occurs at the battery terminals, disconnect the
cables, negative (–) cable first, and scrape the clamps and
terminals separately. Reconnect the cables, positive (+)
cable first, and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.
Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating hours or, if
the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill the cells above the fill line.
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