Battery Care - Toro 02003 Operator's Manual

BATTERY CARE

1. Battery electrolyte level must be maintained and the
top of the battery kept clean. If the Grounds Pro
2000-D is stored in a location where temperatures
are extremely high, the battery will run down more
rapidly than if is stored in a cooler location.
Since the gasses from the battery and the gasoline
fumes are explosive, keep open flames and
electrical sparks away from the area; do not
smoke.
2. Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating hours
or, if the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
3. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill cells above the bottom of the split
ring inside each cell.
4. 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
caps while cleaning.
5. Battery cables must be tight on terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
6. If corrosion occurs at 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.
WIRE HARNESS SERVICE
Prevent corrosion of wiring terminals by applying Grafo
11 2X (Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, to the
inside of all harness connectors whenever the harness is
replaced.
Whenever working with the electrical system, always
disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first to
prevent possible wiring damage from electrical shorts.
CAUTION
Before welding on the machine, disconnect ground cable
from the battery to prevent damage to the electrical
system.
FUSES (Fig. 45)
There are two fuses (50 amp and 10 amp) in the
machine's electrical system. They are located under the
hood against the back side of the seat panel.
1. Fuse block
BACKLAPPING THE CUTTING
UNITS
The cutting units may be backlapped on the machine.
Backlap Kit, Part no. 84-5510 is available from your
Authorized TORO Distributor.
Backlap according to procedures in the Toro Sharpening
Reel and Rotary Mowers Manual Form No. 80-300 PT.
CAUTION
Be careful when lapping the reel because contact
with the reel or other moving parts can result in
personal injury.
DANGER
Under no circumstances use a short-handled
paintbrush. A Part #29-9100 handle assembly
complete—or individual parts—are available from
your local Authorized TORO Distributor.
Maintenance
Figure 45
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