Toro Outcross 9060 Service Manual page 290

Installing the Battery (continued)
Inspecting, Maintaining, and Testing the Battery
Electrical System: Service and Repairs
1. Ensure that the key switch and all accessories are in the O
2. Ensure that the battery tray is clean and install the battery and retainer.
3. Ensure that all the battery terminals, battery cables and battery hold down
components are in good condition.
4. Connect the positive (+) cable connector onto the positive (+) battery terminal.
5. Connect a digital multimeter (set to A) between the negative (-) battery post
and the negative (-) cable connector. Ensure that the reading is less than
0.1 A. A reading of more than 0.1 A usually indicates a damaged switch, a
shorted circuit, or grounded wire. Identify and repair the electrical faults
before returning the machine to service.
6. Connect the negative (-) cable connector to the negative (-) battery terminal.
7. After you make the connections, apply battery terminal protector Toro Part
No. 107-0392 or a light layer of petroleum jelly to the battery terminals and
cable connectors to reduce corrosion.
8. Make sure that rubber boot is properly placed over positive cable end and
positive battery post.
9. Install the side cover.
Temperature Correcting Specific Gravity
Cell Temperature
Cell Specific Gravity
38°C minus 27°C equals 11.0°C
(100°F minus 80°F equals 20°F)
11°C multiply by 0.004/5.5°C equals 0.008
(20°F multiply by 0.004/10°F equals 0.008)
ADD (conversion above)
Correction to 27°C (80°F)
Minimum Voltage
Minimum Voltage
9.6
9.5
9.4
9.3
9.1
8.9
8.7
8.5
1. Inspect the battery as follows:
A. Check for cracks. Replace the battery if cracked or leaking.
B. Check the battery terminals for corrosion. Use the wire brush to clean
corrosion from the posts.
100°F
1.245
0.008
1.253
Battery-Electrolyte Temperature
70°F (and up)
60°F
50°F
40°F
30°F
20°F
10°F
0°F
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position.
FF
21°C (and up)
15°C
10°C
4°C
-1°C
-7°C
-12°C
-18°C
Outcross 9060
18234SL Rev B