Toro 34230 Operator's Manual page 64

Checking the Battery Charge
CAUTION
If the ignition is in the O
is potential for sparks and for engine
components to move. Sparks could cause an
explosion or moving parts could accidentally
engage, causing personal injury.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in the O
position before charging the battery.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page
2. Remove the free end of the battery strap from
the buckle and remove the battery cover from
the battery box (Figure
Figure 87
1. Battery box
2. Battery support
3. Buckle
4. Battery strap
3. Measure the voltage of the battery with a
voltmeter.
4. Use the table below to locate the charge state
or the battery, and if needed, the battery-charger
position, there
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5. Battery cover
6. Negative terminal
7. Positive terminal
setting and charging interval recommended to
charge the battery to 12.6 V or greater; refer to
the battery charge table below.
Important:
Ensure that the negative battery
cable is disconnected, and the battery
charger used for charging the battery
has an output of 16 V and 7 A or less to
avoid damaging the battery (see chart for
recommended charger settings).
Battery Charge Table
Voltage Percent
Reading Charge
12.6 or 100%
greater
12.4 to 12.6 75 to 100%
12.2 to 12.4 50 to 75%
12.0 to 12.2 25 to 50%
11.7 to 12.0 0 to 25%
11.7 or less 0%
5. If the positive cable is also disconnected,
connect the positive (red) cable to the positive
battery terminal and slip terminal cover over the
positive terminal
6. Remove the screw, washer, and ground cable
from the engine. Secure the battery cable to
the battery terminal with the bolt, washer, and
nut and torque the nut and bolt to 1978 to 2542
N∙cm (175 to 225 in-lb).
Note:
If time does not permit charging the
battery or if charging equipment is not available,
connect the negative battery cables and run
the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to
charge the battery.
7. Align the battery cover to the battery box and
secure the cover and box to the battery tray with
the battery strap
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Maximum
Charging
Charger Interval
Settings
16 V/ No Charging
7 A Required
16 V/ 30 Minutes
7 A
16 V/ 1 Hour
7 A
14.4 V/ 2 Hours
4 A
14.4 V/ 3 Hours
4 A
14.4 V/ 6 Hours or
2 A More
(Figure 87).
(Figure 87).