Storing The Battery - Toro Sand Pro 3040 Service Manual

Caring for the Battery (continued)

Storing the Battery

Sand Pro ® 3040 and 5040
20251SL Rev A
6. If corrosion occurs at the battery terminals, disconnect the battery cables.
Always disconnect the negative (-) cable first. Clean the cable clamps and
terminals separately. Connect the battery cables. Always connect the
positive (+) cable first. Apply a coating of battery terminal protector or a light
coat of petroleum jelly to the terminals to reduce corrosion after you make
the connections; refer to
7. Check the battery-electrolyte level every 25 operating hours and every 30
days if machine is in storage.
Note: Do not fill the cells above the fill line.
8. Maintain the cell level with the distilled or demineralized water.
If you store the machine for more than 30 days:
1. Remove the battery and charge it fully; refer to
Battery (page 6–31).
2. Store the battery:
• on a shelf or on the machine
• with cables disconnected if stored on the machine
• in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the battery charge
• in an environment that will not be below freezing for an extended period
Battery Terminal Protector (page
Page 6–29
2–17).
Removing and Installing the
Electrical System: Service and Repairs