Toro 30344 Operator's Manual page 44

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The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
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If corrosion occurs, perform the following:
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.
1. Open the hood; refer to
25).
2. Disconnect the negative (-) cable from the battery
post (Figure 56).
Figure 56
1. Insulator cover
(positive-battery cable)
3. Slide the insulator cover away from the
battery-cable clamp
4. Disconnect the positive (+) cable from the battery
post (Figure 56).
5. Scrape clean the clamps and terminals separately.
6. Coat the terminals of the battery cables with
petroleum jelly.
7. Connect the cables, positive (+) cable to the
positive-battery post
8. Connect the negative (-) cable to the
negative-battery post
Opening the Hood (page
2. Negative-battery cable
(Figure 56).
(Figure 56).
(Figure 56).
Checking the Battery Electrolyte
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Monthly
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
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.
Note: If you store the machine in a location where
temperatures are extremely high, the battery will run down
more rapidly than if the machine is stored in a location where
temperatures are cool.
1. Maintain the battery electrolyte concentration at a
specific gravity between 1.265 to 1.299.
2. Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized
water.
Note: Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the
split ring inside each cell.
3. Clean the top of the battery periodically by performing
the following:
Important: Do not remove the fill caps while
cleaning the battery.
A. Washing the top of the battery with a brush dipped
in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda solution.
B. Flush the top surface with clean water.
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