Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual page 58

Figure 83
1. Operator's console panel
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and causes
severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid
contact with skin, eyes, or clothing.
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.
3. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts.
4. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to
8 hours.
5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses
that can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
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2. Latch
6. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery
1. Positive battery cable
7. Secure the cables to the posts with cap screws
and nuts.
Make sure that the positive (+) terminal is all of
the way onto the post and the cable is positioned
snug to the battery. The cable must not contact
the battery cover.
8. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal
to prevent a possible short from occurring.
9. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47,
petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent
corrosion.
10. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal.
11. Close the console panel and secure the latch.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could
short against metal components causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery
gasses to explode, resulting in personal
injury.
• When removing or installing the
battery, do not allow the battery
terminals to touch any metal parts of
the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short
between the battery terminals and
metal parts of the machine.
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Figure 84
2. Negative battery cable
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