Installing The Battery; Adding Water To The Battery - Toro DH 210 Operator's Manual

WARNING
Routing the battery cables improperly
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. Lift the rubber cover up off the positive (red)
cable.
9. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post (Figure
10. Remove the battery hold down rod.
11. Remove the battery from the chassis.

Installing the Battery

1. Place the battery into the chassis with the battery
posts toward the rear of the machine
2. Secure the battery in the chassis with the hold
down rod.
3. Using the bolt and wing nut, connect the positive
(red) cable to the positive (+) battery post
34). 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 (Figure 34). Slide the rubber cover over the
battery post.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
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
34).
(Figure
(Figure
(Figure 35).
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
Note:
Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below
the lower line
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to
Battery (page
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.
34).
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
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Figure 35).
Important:
Electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can severely
corrode and damage the chassis.
4. Install the filler caps.
29
Figure 35
3. Lower line
(Figure 35).
Adding Water to the
29).
(Figure 35).
Do not overfill the battery.
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