Activating, Charging, And Connecting The Battery - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

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Activating, Charging, and
Connecting the Battery
No Parts Required
Procedure
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Note: If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated,
purchase bulk electrolyte with 1.26 specific gravity from a
local battery-supply outlet and add it to the battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
fatal when consumed and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1. Remove the battery cover
1. Battery cover
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill
each cell until the electrolyte is just above the plates.
3. Install the filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 A battery
charger to the battery posts.
Note: Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4
to 8 hours.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
• Keep sparks and flames away from battery.
• Never smoke near the battery.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
5. Remove the filler caps.
6. Slowly add electrolyte to each cell until the level is up
to the fill ring.
Important: Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte
will overflow onto other parts of the machine and
severe corrosion and deterioration will result.
7. Install the filler caps.
8. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(–) terminal of the battery and secure them with the
bolts and nuts
Note: Ensure that the positive (+) terminal is all the
way onto the post and the cable is positioned snug to
the battery. The cable must not contact the battery
cover.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the tractor and cables, causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gases to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
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(Figure 4).