Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Battery Safety - Toro Workman GTX Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

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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.
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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.

Battery Safety

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To reduce the potential for fire, keep the batteries
and motor area free of excessive grease, grass,
leaves, and accumulation of dirt.
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Remove all jewelry and watches before servicing
the batteries.
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Do not charge the batteries while servicing the
machine.
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Always disconnect all the battery cables before
servicing any electrical components; refer to
Disconnecting the Batteries (page
Note:
Disconnecting all the battery cables
isolates power from the electrical system.
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Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which
produces hydrogen, a gas that is explosive in
certain conditions. Sulfuric acid can burn skin and
damage clothing; when emitted in gas form, it can
damage your lungs.
– Always service, store, and charge the machine
in a well-ventilated area.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the
batteries.
– Do not smoke near the batteries.
– Do not use an open flame to check the level or
leakage of battery electrolyte.
– Wear proper eye, hand, and face protection.
– Do not lean over the batteries at any time.
– Avoid breathing in battery fumes.
– Fill the batteries where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
– If you get electrolyte on your skin or eyes,
flush the affected area for 20 minutes with
clean water. Remove affected clothing. Seek
medical attention immediately.
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– Keep children and pets away from the batteries
and electrolyte.
Electrolyte is poisonous.
– Do not drink the electrolyte.
– If electrolyte has been swallowed, have them
drink large quantities of water immediately to
dilute the electrolyte, if possible.
– Do not attempt to make them vomit.
– Call a poison control center and get medical
attention immediately.
When not filling the batteries, keep the battery
vent caps tight on the batteries. Do not operate
the machine if any of the vent caps are missing or
damaged.
When removing or installing the batteries, 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.
Do not check a battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. This causes sparks,
which can cause an explosion.
Always keep the battery retainers in place to
protect and secure the batteries.
Read and understand the charging instructions
before charging the batteries; refer to
the Batteries (page 36). Also, take the following
precautions when charging the batteries:
– Turn the machine key switch to O
connecting the charger to a power source.
– Use only the battery charger supplied with the
machine to charge the batteries.
– Do not charge a damaged or frozen battery.
– Always unplug the AC power cord from the
power outlet before unplugging it from the
machine charging receptacle to avoid sparks.
– If a battery gets hot while charging, begins
emitting large amounts of gasses, or spews
electrolyte, immediately disconnect the charger
power cord from the power outlet. Have the
machine serviced by an Authorized Service
Dealer before using it again.
Charging
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