Electrical System Maintenance - Toro TimeCutter SW 5000 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance
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.
Servicing the Battery
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine 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.
1. Park the machine on a level surface and
disengage the blade-control switch.
2. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged,
shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Raise the seat to access the battery.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post
fasteners.
(Figure 37). Retain all
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.
5. Slide the rubber cover up the positive (red)
cable. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from
the battery post
6. Remove the battery hold-down
lift the battery from the battery tray.
1. Battery
2. Positive battery post
3. Bolt, washer, and nut
4. Terminal boot
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Before storage—Charge the battery
and disconnect battery cables.
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. Charge the battery for a minimum of 1 hour at 6
to 10 A. Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
37
(Figure 37). Retain all fasteners.
(Figure
Figure 37
5. Negative battery post
6. Wing nut, washer, and bolt
7. Battery hold-down
37) and
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