Storage; Preparing The Machine; Battery Storage Requirements - Toro Groundsmaster e3200 Operator's Manual

Storage

Preparing the Machine

1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off
the machine, remove the key; and wait for all
movement to stop before leaving the machine.
2. Thoroughly clean the machine and cutting unit;
refer to Cleaning the Machine (page 55)
cutting unit Operator's Manual.
3. Check and adjust the air pressure in the tires;
refer to Checking the Tire Air Pressure (page
29).
4. Check the hydraulic lines and hoses; repair
them as necessary.
5. Check the hydraulic-fluid level; refer to
the Hydraulic-Fluid Level (page
6. Remove, sharpen, balance, and install the
cutting-unit blades.
7. Check for loose fasteners and tighten them as
necessary.
8. Lubricate all grease fittings and apply oil to pivot
points. Wipe clean any excess lubricant.
9. Lightly sand and use touch-up paint on painted
areas that are scratched, chipped, or rusted.
Repair any dents in the metal body.
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
can 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%.
and the
Checking
53).
Appropriate Storage Time
1 week
3 weeks
52 weeks
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%.
•
After charging the batteries, disconnect the battery
charger from power.
•
If you leave the charging cord plugged in, the
charger shuts off after the batteries are fully
charged and does not turn back on unless the
charger is disconnected and reconnected.
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