Charging The Battery - Toro 41582 Operator's Manual

Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal sprayer 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 sprayer.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
sprayer.
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post.
5. Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
1. Set the battery on the battery box so that the battery
posts are toward the back of the sprayer.
2. Connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+)
battery post and the negative (black) cable to the
negative (–) battery post using the bolts and nuts.
Slide the rubber boot over both battery posts.
3. Install the battery retainer and secure it with the
fasteners you removed previously (Figure 47).
Important: Always keep the battery retainer in
place to protect and secure the battery.

Charging the Battery

Important: Always keep the battery fully charged.
This is especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32 degrees
F (0 degrees 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, ensure that it is fully charged.
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