Service And Repairs; Battery Storage; Battery Care - Toro Workman HDX Auto Service Manual

Service and Repairs

NOTE: Refer to the Kohler Aegis Service Manual for en-
gine electrical component repair information.

Battery Storage

If the machine will be stored for more than thirty (30)
days:
1. Remove the battery from the machine and charge it
fully (see Battery Service in this section).
2. Either store battery on a shelf or on the machine.
3. Leave battery cables disconnected if the battery is
stored on the machine.

Battery Care

1. Battery electrolyte level must be properly main-
tained. The top of the battery must be kept clean. lf the
machine is stored in a location where temperatures are
extremely high, the battery will discharge more rapidly
than if the machine is stored in a location where temper-
atures are cool.
CAUTION
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when
working with electrolyte. Charge battery in a well
ventilated place so gasses produced while charg-
ing can dissipate. Since the gases are explosive,
keep open flames and electrical sparks away from
the battery; do not smoke. Nausea may result if
the gases are inhaled. Unplug battery charger
from electrical outlet before connecting or dis-
connecting charger leads to or from battery
posts.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove battery fill caps while
cleaning battery.
2. Check battery condition weekly or after every fifty
(50) hours of operation. Keep terminals and entire bat-
tery case clean because a dirty battery will discharge
slowly.
A. Clean battery by washing entire case with a solu-
tion of baking soda and water. Rinse with clear water.
B. Coat battery posts and cable connectors with Bat-
tery Terminal Protector (Toro Part No. 107−0392) or
petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
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4. Store battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick de-
terioration of the battery charge.
5. To help prevent the battery from freezing, make sure
it is fully charged (see Battery Service in this section).
3. Battery cables must be tight on terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
Connecting battery cables to the wrong battery
post could result in personal injury and/or dam-
age to the electrical system.
4. If corrosion occurs at battery terminals, disconnect
cables. Always disconnect negative (−) cable first. Clean
clamps and terminals separately. Connect cables to bat-
tery with positive (+) cable first. Coat battery posts and
cable connectors with Battery Terminal Protector (Toro
Part No. 107−0392) or petroleum jelly to prevent corro-
sion.
5. Periodically (at least every fifty (50) operating hours)
check battery electrolyte level. Check electrolyte level
every thirty (30) days if machine is in storage.
6. Maintain battery cell level with distilled water. Do not
fill battery cells above the fill line.
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