Battery - Toro 73551 Operator's Manual

Battery

Service Interval/Specification
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25
hours. Always keep the battery clean and fully
charged. Use a paper towel to clean the battery case.
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them with
a solution of four parts water and one part baking
soda. Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Battery size: 12 v, 495 Cold Cranking Amps at 0 F.
Group size 45.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Park the machine on a level surface. Disengage
the power take off (PTO), set the parking brake,
lower the attachment lift, and turn the ignition
key to "STOP" to stop the engine. Remove the
key.
2. Open the hood.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Components under the hood will be hot if
the tractor has been running.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Touching hot components can cause burns.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Allow the tractor to cool before performing
maintenance or touching components
under the hood.
3. Lift off the cell cover to see into the cells. The
electrolyte must be up to the lower part of the
tube (Fig. 49). Do not allow the electrolyte to get
below the plates.
4. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery.
5. If the fluid level is correct, press the cell cover
onto the battery.
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Figure 49
1. Lower part of the battery
cell tube
Adding Water to the Battery
IMPORTANT: Use only distilled water.
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the machine. This lets the
water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Lift off the cell cover (Fig. 49).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 49).
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery
because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause
severe corrosion and damage to the chassis.
4. Press the cell cover onto the battery.
Maintenance
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