Activating The Battery - Toro 73542 Operator's Manual

Activating the Battery

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.
Purchase bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity
battery supply outlet.
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 robber gloves to protect
your hands.
•
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1. Remove the battery from the tractor; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 31.
Note: Never fill the battery with electorlyte while the
battery installed in the tractor. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 58).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the upper line (Fig. 58) on the battery
case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the upper line (Fig. 58) on the battery case.
6. Install battery filler caps.
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Figure 58
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
7.
Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to
30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps.
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
8. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 59).
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Figure 59
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
9. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables; refer to Installing the Battery, page 33.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected,
electrical damage may occur.
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3. Lower line
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead