Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery; Servicing The Fuses - Toro Reelmaster 3100-D 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: Every 25 hours—Check the
electrolyte level (if machine is in
storage, check every 30 days).
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with your skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear eye
protection and rubber gloves.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the tractor 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. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Remove the battery cover; refer to
the Battery Cover (page
3. Remove the filler caps of the battery.
4. Maintain the battery electrolyte level in the
battery cells with distilled or demineralized water.
44).
Removing
44).
Note:
Do not fill the cells above the bottom of
the split ring inside each cell.
5. Install the filler caps with the vents pointing to
the rear (toward the fuel tank).
6. Clean the top of the battery by washing it
periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia
or bicarbonate of soda solution. Flush the top
surface with water after cleaning.
Important:
Do not remove the filler caps
while cleaning.
7. Check the battery cable clamps and battery
posts for corrosion. If corrosion occurs, perform
the following:
A. Disconnect the negative (–) battery cable.
B. Disconnect the positive (+) battery cable.
C. Clean the clamps and posts separately.
D. Connect the positive (+) battery cable.
E. Connect the negative (–) battery cable.
F. Coat the clamps and terminals with battery
terminal protector.
8. Check that the battery cable clamps are tight on
the battery posts.
9. Install the battery cover.
Note:
Store the machine where the temperature is
cooler rather than warmer to prevent the battery from
discharging more rapidly.

Servicing the Fuses

1. Lift the cover from the control arm
1. Right side of the machine
2. Control-arm cover
2. Locate the open fuse in the fuse holder or fuse
block (Figure
3. Replace the fuse with the same type and
amperage fuse.
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(Figure
Figure 75
3. Fuse holder
4. Fuse block
75).
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