Adding Water To The Battery - Toro 07277 Operator's Manual

nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the positive battery
post.
3. Replace the battery hold-down to secure the battery
to the base.
Important: Always keep the battery hold-down
in place to protect and secure the battery.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating hours or,
if the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
1. Raise the bed and secure it with the prop rod.
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not up
to the fill line, add the required amount of distilled
water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery.
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.

Adding Water to the Battery

The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly
fill each cell with distilled water until the level is up
to the fill line. Replace 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.
Charging the Battery
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important
to prevent battery damage when the temperature is
below 32°F (0°C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. 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.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
3. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to Installing
the Battery.
Storing the Battery
If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store
it on the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if it is stored on the machine. Store the
battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration
of the charge in the battery. To prevent the battery from
freezing, make sure it is fully charged.
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