Toro 30857N Operator's Manual page 35

2. Connect a 3 to 4 ampere battery charger to the battery
posts.
3. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes for 4
to 8 hours.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
5. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery (Figure 37).
Note: Secure the cables to the posts with cap screws
and nuts. Make sure that the positive (+) terminal is all
of the way onto the post and the cable is positioned
snug to the battery. The cable must not contact the
battery cover.
Figure 37
1. Positive battery cable
6. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal to
prevent a possible short from occurring.
WARNING
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.
2. Negative battery cable
7. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Toro part 505-47, petroleum jelly, or
light grease to prevent corrosion.
8. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal.
9. Close the console panel and secure the latch.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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 machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of
the machine.
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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