Charging The Battery - Toro 41581 Operator's Manual

Removing the Battery
1. Position the sprayer on a level surface, set the parking
brake, stop the pump, stop the engine, and remove the
ignition key.
2. Remove the battery retainer and fasteners (Fig. 54).
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Figure 54
1. Battery
3. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post.
Warning
Incorrectly routing the battery cable could damage
the sprayer 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.
Warning
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 retainer in place to
protect and secure the battery.
2. Battery retainer
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4. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post.
5. Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
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 (Fig. 54).
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° F (0° C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing
the Battery on page 40.
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.
Warning
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 on page 40.
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.