Battery Storage Requirements; Storing The Charger - Toro 18745TE Operator's Manual

Battery Storage
Requirements
Note:
You do not need to remove the batteries from
the machine for storage.
Refer to the temperature limits for storage in the
following table:
Temperature Limits for Storage
Storage Temperature
45° to 55°C (113° to 131°F)
25° to 45°C (77° to 113°F)
-20° to 25°C (-4° to 77°F)
Important:
Temperatures outside of these ranges
will damage your batteries.
The temperature that the batteries are stored
at will affect their long-term life. Storage for
long periods of time at extreme temperatures
will reduce the battery life. For temperatures
above 25°C (77°F), only store the machine for the
appropriate amount of time indicated in the table.
•
Before you store the machine, charge or discharge
the batteries between 40% to 60% (54.3V to
57.3V).
Note:
A 50% charge is optimal to ensure a
maximum battery life. When the batteries are
charged to 100% before storage, the battery life
shortens.
If you anticipate that the machine will be stored
for a longer period of time, charge the batteries
to around 60%.
•
For every 6 months of storage, check the
battery-charge level and ensure that it is between
40% to 60%. If the charge is below 40%, charge
the batteries between 40% to 60%.
•
You can use a multimeter to check the charge level
when the machine is off. Refer to the following
table for the amount of voltage that is equal to the
charge level:
Voltage
57.3V
55.4V
54.3V
•
After charging the batteries, disconnect the
battery charger from power. Disconnect the
power connector during storage to minimize the
discharging of the batteries.
•
If you leave the charger on the machine, it will
shut off after the batteries are fully charged and
does not turn back on unless the charger is
disconnected and reconnected.
Appropriate Storage Time
1 week
3 weeks
52 weeks
Charge Level
60%
50%
40%

Storing the Charger

1. Disconnect the power to the machine; refer to
Using the Battery-Disconnect Switch (page
2. Disconnect the power supply cord from the
charger and coil it securely.
3. Examine the power supply cord thoroughly for
signs of wear or damage. Replace it if it is worn
or damaged.
4. Examine the charger thoroughly for worn, loose,
or damaged parts. To repair or replace parts,
contact your authorized Toro distributor for
assistance.
5. Store the charger with the power supply cord in
a clean, dry place where it will not be bumped or
damaged and not exposed to caustic fumes.
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