Toro 39488 Operator's Manual page 31

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1. J-bolt
2. Positive cable
3. Washer
4. Nut (5/16 inch)
5. Rubber cover (red)
6. Battery hold down
Checking the Battery Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Every 25 hours
DANGER
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 37). Do not allow the
electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Figure 37).
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Figure 36
7. Wing nut
8. Negative cable
9. Rubber cover (black)
10. Bolt
11. Battery
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 30).
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 30).
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 37).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(Figure 37) 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 37) on the
battery case.
6. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
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Figure 37
3. Lower line