Toro STX-38 Operator's Manual page 29

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.
1. Lower the grinder.
2. Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3. Lift the black rubber cover on the negative cable.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative
(-) battery terminal
Figure 42
1. Negative cable (rubber
cover shown on)
2. Positive cable (rubber
cover shown off)
3. Battery hold-down plate
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal. Then remove the positive (red) battery cable
(Figure 42).
5. Remove the hold down plate, j-bolts, and locknuts
securing the battery
Installing the Battery
1. Place the battery onto the machine
2. Secure the battery with the hold down plate, j-bolts,
and locknuts.
3. First, install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal with a nut, washer and bolt
42). Slide the rubber cover over the post.
(Figure 42).
4. Battery
5. J-bolt
(Figure 42) and remove the battery.
(Figure 42).
4. Then install the negative battery cable and ground wire
to the negative (-) battery terminal with a nut, washer
and bolt
post.
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
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.
1. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must
be up to the upper line
electrolyte to fall below the Lower line
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery.
Important: Never fill the battery with distilled
water while the battery is installed in the machine.
Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and
cause corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
(Figure the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
on the battery case.
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(Figure 42). Slide the rubber cover over the
(Figure 43). Do not allow the
Figure 43
3. Lower line
(Figure 43).
(Figure 43).
(Figure 43)