Charging The Battery - Toro 41593 Operator's Manual

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 strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
3. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post.
4. Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1. Set the battery on the battery box so that the battery
posts are away from 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 cover and secure it with the strap
removed previously
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).
Important: 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
Battery (page 49).
(Figure 60).
Installing the
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.
49