Toro 29517 Operator's Manual page 12

DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and can cause
severe burns.
• Wear safety glasses 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.
1. Move the key switch to the O
remove the key.
2. Measure the voltage of the battery with a
voltmeter.
3. Use the table below to locate the charge state
or the battery, and if needed, the battery-charger
setting and charging interval recommended to
charge the battery to 12.6 V or greater; refer to
the battery charge table below.
Important:
Ensure that the negative battery
cable is disconnected and the battery
charger used for charging the battery
has an output of 16 V and 7 A or less to
avoid damaging the battery (see chart for
recommended charger settings).
Battery Charge Table
Voltage Percent
Reading Charge
12.6 or
100%
greater
12.4 to 12.6 75 to 100%
12.2 to 12.4 50 to 75%
12.0 to 12.2 25 to 50%
11.7 to 12.0 0 to 25%
11.7 or less 0%
position and
FF
Maximum
Charging
Charger Interval
Settings
16 V/
No charging
required
7 A
16 V/
30 minutes
7 A
16 V/
1 hour
7 A
14.4 V/
2 hours
4 A
14.4 V/
3 hours
4 A
14.4 V/
6 hours or
more
2 A
CAUTION
If the key switch is in the O
there is potential for sparks and
engagement of components. Sparks
could cause an explosion or moving
parts could accidentally engage, causing
personal injury.
Ensure that the key switch is in the O
position before charging the battery.
4. If the positive cable is also disconnected,
connect the positive (red) cable to the positive
battery terminal and slip the terminal cover over
the positive terminal.
5. Remove the screw, washer, and ground cable
from the engine. Connect the negative battery
cable.
Note:
If time does not permit charging the
battery or if charging equipment is not available,
connect the negative battery cables and run
the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to
charge the battery.
12
position,
N
FF