Toro 30344 Operator's Manual page 18

Figure 9
1. Vent caps
3. Carefully fill each cell with electrolyte until the plates
are covered with about 6 mm (1/4 inch) of fluid
(Figure 10).
Figure 10
1. Electrolyte
4. Allow approximately 20 to 30 minutes for the
electrolyte to soak into the plates. Refill as necessary to
bring the electrolyte to within about 6 mm (1/4 inch)
of the bottom of the fill well (Figure 10).
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
5. Connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amps
until the specific gravity is 1.250 or higher and the
temperature is at least 16° C (60° F) with all cells
gassing freely.
6. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
Note: Incomplete charging may result in gassing of
the battery and the over flow of battery acid causing
corrosive damage to the machine.
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.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the tractor.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of
the tractor.
7. Install the battery into the machine.
8. First, install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and then the negative cable (black) to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery (Figure 11). Slide
the rubber boot over the positive terminal to prevent a
possible short from occurring.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
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