Toro 30441 Operator's Manual page 41

Figure 44
1. Negative cable
2. Nut (1/4 in.)
3. Nut (5/16 in.)
4. Bolt
5. Rubber cover (red)
6. Rubber cover (black)
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
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 (Figure 45).
7. Positive cable
8. Battery hold down plate
9. Washer
10. Battery hold down
11. Battery
Do not allow the electrolyte to fall below the
Lower line (Figure 45).
Figure 45
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 in Electrical System Maintenance,
page 39.
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 in
Electrical System Maintenance, page 39.
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
(Figure 45).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery
cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper
line (Figure 45) on the battery case.
Important: Do not overfill the battery
because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can
cause severe corrosion and damage to the
chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery
cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(Figure 45) on the battery case.
6. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
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3. Lower line