Charging The Battery - Toro 41188 Operator's Manual

Checking the Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Note: When the machine is in storage check the battery
electrolyte level every 30 days.
1. Loosen the knobs on the sides of the battery box and
remove the battery cover
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 (page
DANGER
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 sprayer and
severe corrosion and deterioration will result.

Charging the Battery

WARNING
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 (1.260
specific gravity). This is especially important to prevent
battery damage when the temperature is below 0° C (32°
F).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
the Battery (page 43).
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to
Electrolyte Level (page
(Figure 33).
44).
Removing
Checking the
44).
3. 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).
Important: Do not overcharge the battery.
4. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Battery (page 43).
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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Installing the