Battery Care - Toro 30881 Operator's Manual

2. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery posts.
Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to 8 hours.
3. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
4. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery
Figure 35
1. Positive battery cable
5. Secure cables to posts with capscrews and nuts.
Note: Make sure that the positive (+) terminal is all
of the way onto the post and the cable is positioned
snug to the battery. The cable must not contact the
battery cover.
6. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal to
prevent a possible short from occurring.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
(Figure 35).
2. Negative battery cable
7. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly, or
light grease to prevent corrosion. Slide the rubber boot
over the positive terminal.
8. Close the console panel and secure the latch.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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.
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.

Battery Care

Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the battery
condition.
Important: Before welding on the machine, disconnect
the negative (black) cable from the battery to prevent
damage to the electrical system.
Note: Keep the terminals and the entire battery case clean to
avoid slow discharge. To clean the battery, remove it from the
machine, and wash the entire case with a solution of baking
soda and water. Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts
and cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease
(Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
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