Adding Water To The Battery; Charging The Battery - Toro 71221 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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Figure 21
1. Battery
2. Battery box
3. Vent tube
2. Install the battery box and battery into the
chassis (Fig. 21). Make sure to slide the end of
the vent tube through the hole in the frame
(Fig. 21).
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post
(Fig. 20). Slide the rubber cover over the battery
post.
4. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the
negative (black) cable to the negative (–) battery
post (Fig. 20).
Checking Electrolyte Level
1. Tip the seat forward to see the battery.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte
must be up to the "UPPER" line (Fig. 22). Do
not allow the electrolyte to get below the
"LOWER" line (Fig. 22).
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery, page 26.
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4. Slot in battery box
5. Hole in frame
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Figure 22
1. Filler caps
2. UPPER line

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. Unscrew the filler caps (Fig. 22).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the "UPPER" line
(Fig. 22) on the battery case.
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery
because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause
severe corrosion and damage to the chassis.
4. Screw the filler caps onto the battery.

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 25.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 26, steps 2–3.
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3. LOWER line