Before Operating; Activate And Charge The Battery - Toro 09801 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

ACTIVATE AND CHARGE THE
BATTERY
1. Since the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated,
bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be pur-
chased from a local battery supply outlet.
Electrolyte gases are explosive and can cause serious
injury to eyes, lungs and skin. Wear safety goggles
and rubber gloves when working with electrolyte or
the battery. Charge the battery in a well-ventilated
place so gasses produced while charging can dissipate.
Since the gasses are explosive, keep open flames and
electrical sparks away from the battery; do not smoke.
Nausea may result if the gasses are inhaled. Unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet before connecting
or disconnecting the charger's leads.
2. Release the hood latches and raise the hood.
3. Loosen the capscrew securing the battery clamp to the
machine and remove the battery. Remove the filler caps
from the battery and slowly fill each cell until electrolyte is
just above the plates.
4. Replace the filler caps and 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.
5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger from
electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each cell
until the level is up to fill ring. Install the filler caps.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfilI the battery. Electrolyte
will overflow onto other parts of the machine and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.
7. Install the battery and secure it with the battery clamp.
8. Install the positive cable (rubber boot over end) to the posi-
tive (+) terminal and the negative cable (black) to the nega-
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Figure 1
1. Battery