Toro 30381 Operator's Manual page 10

1. Vent caps
3. Carefully fill each cell with electrolyte until the plates
are covered with about 1/4 inch (6 mm) of fluid
(Figure 4).
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 1/4 inch (6
mm) of the bottom of the fill well (Figure 4).
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 60°F. (16°C) with all cells
gasing freely.
6. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
Figure 3
Figure 4
Note: After the battery has been activated, add
only distilled water to replace normal loss, although
maintenance-free batteries should not require water
under normal operating conditions.
CALIFORNIA
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 and secure it.
Important: The battery must not be able to
move or wiggle when pushed.
8. First, install the positive cable (red) to the positive
(+) terminal and then the negative cable (black) to
the negative (-) terminal of the battery. 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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WARNING