Toro 22333 Operator's Manual page 36

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Figure 38
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required
amount of distilled water; refer to Adding
Water to the Battery.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery
is just before you operate the traction unit. This
lets the water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte
solution.
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
rubber gloves to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is
always available for flushing the skin.
1. Remove the battery from the traction unit.
Important: Never fill the battery with
distilled water while the battery is installed
in the traction unit. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
3. Remove the filler caps from the battery
(Figure 38).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery
cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper
line (Figure 38) on the battery case.
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3. Lower line
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 distilled water, if necessary, until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(Figure 38) on the battery case.
6. Install the battery filler caps.
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery
fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This
is especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C).
1. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level.
2. Make sure the filler caps are installed in the
battery.
3. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at
25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps
(Figure 39). Do not overcharge the battery.
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Figure 39
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead