Battery Storage; Battery Care - Toro Reelmaster 5410 Series Service Manual

Battery Storage

Battery Care

Electrical System: Service and Repairs
If you store the machine for more than 30 days:
1. Ensure that the key switch is in the O
charge it fully; refer to
2. Either store the battery on a shelf or on the machine.
3. Disconnect the cables if the battery is kept on the machine.
4. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the
battery charge.
5. To prevent the battery from freezing during storage, ensure that you charge it
fully; refer to Servicing the Battery (page
1. The battery-electrolyte level must be properly maintained. The top of the
battery must be kept clean. If the machine is stored in a location where the
temperatures are extremely high, the battery will discharge more rapidly than
if the machine is stored in a location where the temperatures are cool.
The gases are explosive; also, they can cause nausea.
• Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working with
electrolyte. Charge the battery in a well ventilated place so that
the gasses produced while charging can dissipate.
• Keep open flames and electrical sparks away from the battery;
do not smoke.
• Disconnect the charger from the electrical outlet before
connecting or disconnecting charger leads to or from the
battery posts.
Do not remove battery fill caps while cleaning.
2. Check the battery condition weekly or after every 50 hours of operation.
Keep the terminals and entire battery case clean because a dirty battery
will discharge slowly.
A. Clean the battery by washing entire case with a solution of baking soda
and water. Flush the battery case with clear water.
B. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with the battery terminal
protector (refer to
prevent corrosion.
3. Tighten the battery cables on the battery terminals to provide a good
electrical contact.
position. Remove the battery and
FF
Servicing the Battery (page
7–125).
WARNING
IMPORTANT
Terminal Protector (page
Page 7–124
7–125).
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Reelmaster ® 5410/5510/5610 Series
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