Battery Service - Toro Reelmaster 3550-D Service Manual

Battery Service

The battery is the heart of the electrical system. With
regular and proper service, battery life can be extended.
Additionally, battery and electrical component failure
can be prevented (see Battery Storage and Battery
Care in this chapter).
Battery Specifications
Maintenance free wet lead acid
BCI Group 26 Battery
525−540 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) at 0F (−18C)
80 minute Reserve Capacity at 80F (27C)
Battery Removal and Installation (Fig. 61)
1. Remove battery cover from the frame. Loosen bat-
tery retainer securing the back of the battery to the bat-
tery support.
2. Note battery cable routing and loosen nut on ground
cable (−) post and remove cable from battery. This
should prevent short circuiting the battery, other compo-
nents, or the operators hands.
3. Note battery cable routing and loosen nut on positive
(+) cable post and remove cable from battery.
4. Carefully remove battery from machine.
5. Install battery in reverse order making sure to con-
nect and tighten positive cable to battery before con-
necting the negative cable. Route battery cables as
noted during removal.
NOTE: Before connecting the negative (ground) cable,
connect a digital multimeter (set to amps) between the
negative battery post and the negative (ground) cable
connector. The reading should be less than 0.1 amp. If
the reading is 0.1 amp or more, the machine's electrical
system should be tested for short circuits or faulty com-
ponents and repaired.
6. Make sure that rubber boot is properly placed over
positive cable end and positive battery post.
7. Secure battery cover after installing battery.
Electrical System
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10
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1. Knob (2)
2. Battery cover
3. Negative cable
4. Positive cable
5. Lock nut
6. Flat washer
Battery Inspection and Maintenance
1. Replace battery if case is cracked or leaking.
2. Check battery terminal posts for corrosion. Use wire
brush to clean corrosion from posts.
3. Check for signs of wetness or leakage around the top
of the battery which might indicate overcharging or a
loose terminal post. Check for signs of wetness or leak-
age around the battery cover seal. Replace the battery
if a terminal post is loose or the seal is broken or leaking.
4. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda and
water, then rinse it with clean water.
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Figure 61
7. Battery retainer
8. Carriage screw
9. Battery support
10. Battery
11. Battery tray
Reelmaster 3550−D/3555−D/3575−D