Activating The Battery; Checking The Crankcase Oil - Toro 07252 Workman 1100 Operator's Manual

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Figure 9
1. Prop rod
2. Prop rod clip
7. Tighten the bolt and secure the other side of the clip
with a new bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and flange nut
(5/16 inch) (Fig. 9).
8. Lower the cargo box.

Activating the Battery

Note: This procedure is only needed for Model No.
07252TC.
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated, it
must be removed from the vehicle, filled with electrolyte,
and charged. Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity
must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the battery hold-down and lift the battery out
of the battery base.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte or allow it to contact
your 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.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill
each cell until electrolyte is just above the plates.
3. Replace the filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 amp. battery
charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate
of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery.
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3. Bolt, 5/16 x 3/4 inch
4. Flange nut, 5/16 inch
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Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
5. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until electrolyte is up to the fill line. Install the filler
caps.
Important
Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will
overflow onto other parts of the vehicle and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.
6. Install the battery; refer to Installing the Battery,
page 33.

Checking the Crankcase Oil

The engine is shipped with oil in the crankcase; however,
the level of the oil must be checked before and after the
engine is first started.
1. Position the machine on a level surface.
2. Clean around the oil dipstick (Fig. 10) so dirt cannot
fall into the hole and damage the engine.
Figure 10
1. Oil dipstick
3. Remove the oil dipstick and wipe the metal end clean.
4. Slide the oil dipstick fully into the filler tube. Pull the
dipstick out and look at the metal end. If the oil level is
low, add oil of the proper type to raise the level to, but
not over, the "F" mark on the dipstick. Refer to Engine
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