Battery Care - Toro 30410 Operator's Manual

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1. Battery
4. Install 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.
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until the level is up to the fill ring. Install the filler
caps.
Important
Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will
overflow onto other parts of the machine and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.
7. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(—) terminal of the battery and secure them with the
capscrews and nuts. Make sure that the positive (+)
terminal is all of the way onto the post and the cable is
positioned snug to the battery. The cable must not
contact the battery cover. Slide the rubber boot over the
positive terminal to prevent a possible short from
occurring.
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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 machine.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
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.
8. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum
jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion. Slide the
rubber boot over the positive terminal.
9. Install the battery cover.

Battery Care

Battery type is group 24.
Important
Before welding on the machine, disconnect
the terminal connector from the alternator to prevent
damage to the electrical system.
Note: Check the battery condition weekly or after every 50
hours of operation. Keep the terminals and the entire
battery case clean because a dirty battery will discharge
slowly. To clean the battery, wash the entire case with a
solution of baking soda and water. Rinse with clear water.
Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo
112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or
petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
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