Charging The Battery - Toro 41568 Operator's Manual

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 front 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 wing nuts.
Slide the rubber boot over the positive battery post.
3. Install the battery retainer and secure it with the
fasteners you removed previously (Fig. 53).
Important Always keep the battery retainer in place to
protect and secure the battery.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating hours or, if
the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not up to the fill
line, add the required amount of distilled water; refer to
Adding Water to the Battery, page 37.
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.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill
each cell with distilled water until the level is up to the
fill line. Replace the filler caps.
Important
Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will
overflow onto other parts of the sprayer and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.

Charging the Battery

Important Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.260 specific gravity). 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, page 36.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level, page 37.
3. 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.
4. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to Installing the
Battery, page 37.
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, make sure it is fully
charged.
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