Activating The Battery - Toro 30436 Operator's Manual

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No parts needed for this step.

Activating the Battery

Bulk electrolyte with 1.265 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and robber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. Remove the battery from the machine. Refer to
Removing the Battery on page 34.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte while the
battery installed in the machine. Electrolyte can be spilled
on other parts and cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Fig. 37).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell until the
level is up to the "UPPER" line (Fig. 37) on the
battery case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add electrolyte, if necessary, until the electrolyte level
is up to the "UPPER" line (Fig. 37) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall battery filler caps.
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1. Filler caps
2. UPPER line
Warning
Charging battery produces gasses that can
explode and cause serious injury.
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
battery.
Make sure the ignition switch is off.
Ventilate when charging or using battery in an
enclosed space.
7. Make sure the vent caps are installed in the battery.
Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or 6
hours at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge the battery.
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3. LOWER line