Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 34215 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution
of four parts water and one part baking soda. Apply
a light coating of grease to the battery terminals to
prevent corrosion.
Voltage: 12 V
DANGER
Charging or jump starting the battery may
produce explosive gases. Battery gases can
explode causing serious injury.
• Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away
from battery.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in
an enclosed space.
• Ensure that the venting path of battery is
always open once the battery is filled with
acid.
• Do not lean over the batteries.
• Always shield eyes and face from battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is poisonous and can cause severe
burns. Swallowing electrolyte can be fatal or
if it touches skin can cause severe burns.
• Wear eye protection to shield your eyes
and rubber gloves to protect your skin and
clothing when handling electrolyte.
• Do not swallow electrolyte.
• In the event of an accident, flush with water
and call a doctor immediately.
Checking the Battery Charge
CAUTION
If the ignition is in the O
is potential for sparks and engagement
of components. Sparks could cause an
explosion or moving parts could accidentally
engage causing personal injury.
Be sure ignition switch is in the O
before charging the battery.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page
2. Remove the free end of the battery strap from
the buckle and remove the battery cover from
the battery box
1. Battery box
2. Battery support
3. Buckle
4. Battery strap
3. Measure the voltage of the battery with a
voltmeter.
4. Use the table below to locate the charge state
or the battery, and if needed, the battery-charger
59
position, there
N
position
FF
50).
(Figure 74).
Figure 74
5. Battery cover
6. Negative terminal
7. Positive terminal
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