Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Checking The Battery Condition; Charging And Connecting The Battery - Toro Groundsmaster 4500-D 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.
Checking the Battery
Condition
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Important:
Before welding on the machine,
disconnect the negative cable from the battery to
prevent damage to the electrical system. Also,
you must disconnect the engine, InfoCenter,
and machine controllers before welding on the
machine.
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean, because a dirty battery discharges slowly. To
clean the battery, wash the entire case with a solution
of baking soda and water. Rinse with clear water.
Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with
Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47)
or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Charging and Connecting
the Battery
1. Unlatch and raise the operator's console panel
(Figure 52).
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.
2. Remove the rubber boot from the positive
terminal and inspect the battery.
3. Remove the negative cable (black) from the
negative (-) terminal and the positive cable (red)
from the positive (+) terminal of the battery
(Figure 53).
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Figure 52
2. Latch
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