Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual page 59

DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison 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. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts.
3. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes
for 4 to 8 hours.
4. 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.
5. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery
Figure 84
1. Positive battery cable
6. Secure the cables to the posts with capscrews
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.
(Figure 84).
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2. Negative battery cable
7. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal
to prevent a possible short from occurring.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
8. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47,
petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent
corrosion.
9. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal.
10. 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.
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.
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