Install The Battery - Toro Pro Force 44538 Operator's Manual

Important: Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of the
machine and severe corrosion and deterioration
will result.
6. Replace the vent caps.
7. Connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery
posts (Figure 5). Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to
4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
8. After charging, remove the vent caps and check the
electrolyte level.
9. If needed, fill each cell to the proper level (Figure 4).
10. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and the battery posts.
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Install the Battery

Parts needed for this procedure:
A/R Petroleum jelly (not supplied)
Procedure
1. Slide the battery into the battery box with the
terminals toward the engine.
Figure 5
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal processor components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do
not allow the battery terminals to touch any
metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between try
terminals and metal parts of the machine.
2. Attach the negative cable (black cable) to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the blower and cables causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses 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.
1. Battery box
2. Negative battery post
3. Battery cover
3. Attach the positive cable (red cable) to the positive
(+) terminal.
4. Coat the terminals and mounting fasteners with
petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
5. Install the battery cover and secure with the strap.
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Figure 6
4. Positive battery post
5. Battery strap