Battery Care - Toro 03708 Operator's Manual

2. Connect a 3 to 4 amp. battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes
for 4 to 8 hours.
3. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
4. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(-) terminal of the battery (Figure 64). Secure cables
to posts with capscrews and nuts. Make sure that the
positive (+) terminal is all of the way onto the post
and the cable is positioned snug to the battery. The
cable must not contact the battery cover. Slide the
rubber boot over the positive terminal to prevent a
possible short from occurring.
1. Positive battery cable
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
5. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum
Figure 64
2. Negative battery cable
jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion. Slide the
rubber boot over the positive terminal.
6. Close the console panel and secure the latch.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do
not allow the battery terminals to touch any
metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine 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.

Battery Care

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Important: Before welding on the machine,
disconnect the negative cable from the battery to
prevent damage to the electrical system.
Note: Check the battery condition weekly or after every
50 hours of operation. Keep the terminals and the entire
battery case clean because a dirty battery will discharge
slowly. To clean the battery, remove it from the machine,
wash the entire case with a solution of baking soda and
water. Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts and
cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease
(Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
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