Activating, Charging, And Connecting The Battery - Toro Groundsmaster 3505-D Operator's Manual

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Activating, Charging, and
Connecting the Battery
No Parts Required
Procedure
Note:
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or
activated, purchase bulk electrolyte with 1.26 specific
gravity from a local battery-supply outlet and add it to
the battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is fatal when 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.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1. Remove the battery cover
1. Battery cover
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
slowly fill each cell until the electrolyte is just
above the plates.
3. Install the filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 A
battery charger to the battery posts.
Note:
Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A
for 4 to 8 hours.
(Figure 3).
Figure 3
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses
that can explode.
• Keep sparks and flames away from
battery.
• Never smoke near the battery.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
5. Remove the filler caps.
6. Slowly add electrolyte to each cell until the level
is up to the fill ring.
Important:
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts
of the machine and severe corrosion and
deterioration will result.
7. Install the filler caps.
8. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (–) terminal of the battery and secure
them with the bolts and nuts
Note:
Ensure that the positive (+) terminal is all
the way onto the post and the cable is positioned
snug to the battery. The cable must not contact
the battery cover.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could
damage the tractor and cables, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery
gases to explode, resulting in personal
injury.
• Always disconnect the negative
(black) battery cable before
disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red)
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battery cable before connecting the
negative (black) cable.
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Do not overfill the battery.
(Figure 4).