Toro eS3000SD 72V Manual page 27

Charging the Batteries
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
For maximum battery life, drain the batteries as low
as possible before each charge. Charge the batteries
immediately after depleting a substantial amount
of power. The batteries will produce more efficient
electrical production after you charge and deplete
them a number of cycles.
Note:
Normal charge time is approximately 11 hours.
Important:
Charge the batteries between 0 to
40°C (32 to 104°F).
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gases that can
explode.
Never smoke near the batteries and keep
sparks and flames away from them.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, in a
well-ventilated area near a suitable power outlet.
2. Disengage the blade-control switch and engage
the parking brake.
3. Shut off the machine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
4. Connect the charger to the charging receptacle
and rotate the plug clockwise to secure it
24).
Note:
The charge plug only fits on the machine
1 way.
Note:
Ensure that the charger-voltage setting
matches the voltage at the power outlet being
used.
Note:
If the battery charger is too hot, it may
not charge properly. In cold temperatures, it may
take a longer for the batteries to charge.
(Figure
5. Plug the charger power cord into the power
outlet.
Note:
indicate a connection between the battery and
charger.
6. Allow the battery to charge.
Note:
the charger light illuminates green.
7. After charging, disconnect the cord from the
power outlet.
8. Slide back the button on the plug, turn the plug
counterclockwise, and pull the plug out of the
socket
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Figure 24
The charger light will illuminate red to
The battery is fully charged only when
(Figure 25).
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