Battery Storage; Battery Care - Toro Groundsmaster 7200 Service Manual

Battery Storage

If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days:
1. Make sure ignition switch is in the OFF position. Re-
move the battery and charge it fully (see Battery Ser-
vice).
2. Either store battery on a shelf or on the machine.

Battery Care

1. Battery electrolyte level must be properly main-
tained. The top of the battery must be kept clean. lf the
machine is stored in a location where temperatures are
extremely high, the battery will discharge more rapidly
than if the machine is stored in a location where temper-
atures are cool.
WARNING
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when
working with electrolyte. Charge battery in a
well ventilated place so gasses produced
while charging can dissipate. Since the gases
are explosive, keep open flames and electrical
sparks away from the battery; do not smoke.
Nausea may result if the gases are inhaled. Un-
plug charger from electrical outlet before con-
necting or disconnecting charger leads to or
from battery posts.
2. Keep top of battery clean by washing periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush top surface with water after cleaning. Do
not remove the fill caps while cleaning.
Electrical System
3. Leave cables disconnected if the battery is stored on
the machine.
4. Store battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick de-
terioration of the battery charge.
5. To help prevent the battery from freezing during stor-
age, make sure it is fully charged (see Battery Service).
3. Battery cables must be tight on battery terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
Connecting cables to the wrong post could re-
sult in personal injury and/or damage to the
electrical system.
4. If corrosion occurs at battery terminals, disconnect
cables. Always disconnect negative (- ) cable first.
Clean cable clamps and terminals separately. Recon-
nect cables with positive (+) cable first. Coat terminals
with battery terminal protector (Toro Part No. 107- 0392)
or a light coat of grease to reduce corrosion after con-
nections are made.
5. Check battery electrolyte level every 25 operating
hours and every 30 days if machine is in storage.
6. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized wa-
ter. Do not fill cells above the fill line.
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