Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro Z Master 8000 Series 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.

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
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.
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Incorrectly removing the cables from battery
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. Park the machine on a level surface, move the
speed-control lever to the N
disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), and
engage the parking brake.
2. Shut off the engine, remove the key, and wait
for all moving parts to stop before leaving the
operating position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable (black)
from the negative (-) battery terminal
position,
EUTRAL
(Figure 47).
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4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal and remove the positive (+)
battery cable (Figure
5. Remove the wing nuts securing the J-hooks
(Figure 47).
6. Remove the clamp
7. Remove the battery.
Figure 47
1. Negative (black) battery
cable
2. Wing nut
3. J-hook
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from the battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to
30 A or for 30 minutes at 10 A.
Note:
Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure 48).
4. Install the battery in the machine and connect
the battery cables; refer to
(page 42).
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
47).
(Figure 47).
4. Clamp
5. Positive (red) battery cable
41).
Installing the Battery
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