Battery Care; Seasonal Storage - Toro 09801 Operator's Manual

BATTERY CARE

1. Battery electrolyte level must be properly maintained and
the top of the battery must be kept clean. If the Aerator is
stored 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.
2. Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating hours or, if
the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
3. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized water.
Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split ring inside
each cell.
4. Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush the top surface with water after cleaning. Do
not remove the caps while cleaning.
5. Battery cables must be tight on the terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
6. If corrosion occurs at terminals, disconnect the cables—
negative (–) cable first—and scrape the clamps and termi-
nals separately. Reconnect the cables—positive cable
first—and coat the terminals with petroleum jelly.
7. If the machine will be stored 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 stored on the
machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid
quick deterioration of the battery charge.

SEASONAL STORAGE

Water System
It is important that the water system be drained to avoid freezing
and damaging the components. Drain the system as fol-
lows:
1. Stop the engine, remove the key from the ignition switch
and remove the wires from the spark plugs.
2. Remove the (2) screws securing the drive shield to the
frame and remove the shield.
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