Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery; Servicing The Fuses - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-G Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

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Disconnect the battery before repairing the machine.
Disconnect the negative terminal first and the positive
last. Connect the positive terminal first and the negative
last.
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Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated area, away
from sparks and flames. Unplug the charger before
connecting or disconnecting the battery. Wear protective
clothing and use insulated tools.
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.

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the electrolyte
level. (If the machine is in storage, check
it every 30 days.)
Maintain the battery-electrolyte level properly and keep the
top of the battery. If you store the machine in a hot location,
the battery will discharge more rapidly than if you store the
machine in a cool location.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized water.
Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split ring inside
each cell. Install the filler caps with the vents pointing to the
rear (toward the fuel tank).
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
fatal if 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.
Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or a solution of bicarbonate
of soda. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning. Do
not remove the filler caps while cleaning the battery.
The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
WARNING
Incorrectly routing the battery cable 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.
If the terminals have corrosion, disconnect the cables (the
negative (–) cable first) and scrape the clamps and terminals
separately. Connect the cables (positive (+) cable first) and
coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.

Servicing the Fuses

The fuses in machines electrical system are located under
console cover.
If the machine stops or has other electrical system issues,
check the fuses. Grasp each fuse in turn and remove them 1
at a time, checking if any are blown.
Important: If you need to replace a fuse, always use the
same type and amperage-rated fuse as the one you are
replacing, otherwise you could damage the electrical
system. Refer to the decal next to the fuses for a diagram
of each fuse and its amperage.
Note: If a fuse blows frequently, you probably have a short
in the electrical system and should have it serviced by a
qualified service technician.
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