Toro Field Pro 6040 Service Manual page 194

Removing and Installing the Battery (continued)
Inspecting, Maintaining, and Testing the Battery
Electrical System: Service and Repairs
6. Rotate the hold-down post forward and carefully remove the battery from
the machine.
7. Clean the battery tray.
8. Install the battery in reverse order.
9. Connect and tighten the positive (+) cable to the battery before connecting
negative (-) cable. Tighten the battery terminal nuts from 14 to 20 N·m (10
to 15 ft-lb).
10. Apply a thin coating of battery terminal protector to the battery cable
terminals; refer to Battery Terminal Protector (page
Temperature Correcting Specific Gravity (Maintainable Battery)
Cell Temperature
Cell Specific Gravity
38°C minus 27°C equals 11.0°C
(100°F minus 80°F equals 20°F)
11°C multiply by 0.004/5.5°C equals 0.008
(20°F multiply by 0.004/10°F equals 0.008)
ADD (conversion above)
Correction to 27°C (80°F)
Minimum Voltage
Minimum Voltage
9.6
9.5
9.4
9.3
9.1
8.9
8.7
8.5
1. Inspect the battery as follows:
A. Check for cracks. Replace the battery if cracked or leaking.
B. Check the battery terminals for corrosion. Use the wire brush to clean
corrosion from the posts.
Before cleaning the battery, tape or block the vent holes of the
filler caps and ensure that the caps are secure.
C. Check for the signs of wetness or leakage on the top of the battery which
might indicate a loose or missing filler cap, overcharging, loose terminal
100°F
1.245
0.008
1.253
Battery-Electrolyte Temperature
70°F (and up)
60°F
50°F
40°F
30°F
20°F
10°F
0°F
IMPORTANT
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2–17).
21°C (and up)
15°C
10°C
4°C
-1°C
-7°C
-12°C
-18°C
Field Pro® 6040
22267SL Rev A