Before Operating - Toro GROUNDSMASTER 580-D 30581 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

CAUTION
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working
with the batteries. Charge batteries in a well-ventilated
place so the gases produced while charging can dissipate.
Since the gases are explosive, keep electrical sparks and
open flames away from the batteries. Do not smoke.
Nausea may result if the gases are inhaled. Unplug the
charger from the electrical outlet before connecting to or
disconnecting charger leads from the battery posts.
CHECK BATTERIES (Initial
preparation)
1. Unlatch the hood and left-hand engine side panel
(Fig. 1). Raise and prop the hood open and remove
the left side panel. Make sure the hood prop is
secured in one of the mounting brackets on the
hood.
1. Engine hood
2. Left side panel
3. Hood latches
4. Side panel latch
2. Remove the capscrews securing the battery tray and
slide the tray out (Fig. 2).
3. Check both batteries for charge with a hydrometer.
If the batteries check acceptably, slide the tray back
in place, secure it with capscrews and lockwashers
and install the side panel. If the batteries require
charging, go to step 4.
4. Remove the negative (–) battery cables from the
batteries (Fig. 2). Connect a 3- to 4-amp battery
charger to the posts. Charge the batteries at a rate
of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
Figure 1
5. When the batteries are fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Install the negative (–) cable ends, slide the tray
back in place, secure it with capscrews and install
the side panel.
1. Battery tray
2. Tray mounting holes
3. Negative (–) connections
4. Positive (+) connections
5. Battery tray mounting screws
CHECK ENGINE OIL (DAILY)
The engine is shipped with 10L of oil in the crankcase.
However, check the oil level before and after the engine is
first started.
1. Be sure the machine is positioned on a level surface.
2. Unlatch the hood and raise and prop it open (Fig.
1). Make sure the hood prop is secured in one of the
mounting brackets on the hood.
3. Remove the dipstick, wipe it with a clean cloth (Fig.
3) and insert it into the tube until it is fully seated.
Remove the dipstick from the tube and check the oil
level. If the oil level is low, remove the filler cap
(Fig. 4). Add oil until the level is to the top notch
on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL.
Figure 2
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