Storing The Battery - Toro Groundmaster Series Service Manual

Caring for the Battery (continued)

Storing the Battery

Electrical System: Service and Repairs
terminal protector or a light coat of petroleum jelly to the terminals to reduce
corrosion after you make the connections.
7. Check the battery-electrolyte level every 25 operating hours and every 30
days if machine is in storage.
Note: Do not fill the cells above the fill line.
8. Maintain the cell level with the distilled or demineralized water.
If you store the machine for more than 30 days:
1. Remove the battery and charge it fully; refer to
6–67).
2. Store the battery:
• on a shelf or on the machine
• with cables disconnected if stored on the machine
• in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the battery charge
• in an environment that will not be below freezing for an extended period
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Groundsmaster ® 3200, 3300 and 3310
19240SL Rev A