Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro 30632 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.

Servicing the Battery

Battery voltage: 12 V with 300 A (cold-cranking) at
-18°C (0°F).
•
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
•
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them
with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking
soda.
•
Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing 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.
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine 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.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, disengage
the PTO, and engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Remove the black rubber cover from the
negative cable and disconnect the negative
battery cable from the negative (-) battery
terminal (Figure
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (+)
battery terminal, and remove the positive battery
cable (Figure
5. Remove the battery hold-down plate
and remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery in the machine
2. Secure the battery with the hold-down plate,
j-bolts, and locknuts
3. Install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal with a nut, washer, and bolt
(Figure 30).
4. Slide the rubber cover over the post.
5. Install the negative battery cable and ground
wire to the negative (-) battery terminal with a
nut, washer, and bolt
6. Slide the rubber cover over the post.
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