Toro Workman GTX Operator's Manual page 38

Checking the Water Level of the
Batteries
Service Interval: Before each use or daily
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, shut off the machine, remove the
key, and raise cargo bed;
to the Dump Position (page
2. Raise the seat assembly to access the batteries;
refer to Raising and Lowering the Seat Assembly
(page 30).
3. Check the eyelets on each of the batteries to
see if they are either black or white
Note:
Black eyelets indicate that the batteries
are full of water. White eyelets indicate that
water is needed for the batteries.
Figure 39
1. Battery eyelet
4. If the eyelets are white, you must add distilled or
deionized water to the batteries; refer to
Distilled or Deionized Water to the Batteries
(page 38).
Adding Distilled or Deionized
Water to the Batteries
Service Interval: Every 25 hours/Every 2 weeks
(whichever comes first)
Important:
Fully charge the batteries before
adding the water to the batteries. While charging,
the electrolyte increases in volume, and filling a
low battery before fully charging the batteries can
cause the electrolyte to overflow and leak out of
the vent.
Important:
Use only clean, distilled or deionized
water to fill the batteries. Using tap water may
damage and reduce the life of the batteries.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, shut off the machine, remove the
Raising the Cargo Bed
20).
(Figure 39).
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Adding
key, and raise cargo bed;
to the Dump Position (page
2. Charge the batteries until a full charge is
achieved; refer to
36).
3. Raise the seat assembly to access the batteries;
refer to Raising and Lowering the Seat Assembly
(page 30).
4. Connect your Toro water hand pump to the
water-fill port (Figure
1. Water-fill port
2. Hand-pump connector
5. Pump water into the batteries until all the eyelets
on top of the batteries are black, indicating that
they are filled with water.
Important:
Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts
of the machine and severe corrosion and
deterioration may result. Also, overfilling the
battery may reduce the life of the battery.
Changing the Batteries
When the machine begins to lose operating range
or when the length of time to discharge or charge
the battery is significantly reduced, the batteries are
probably wearing and losing their ability to hold a
charge. Take the machine to an Authorized Service
Dealer and have them test the batteries to determine
whether the batteries need to be replaced. The dealer
can then replace the batteries for you. If you wish
to replace the batteries yourself, use the following
procedures:
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Raising the Cargo Bed
20).
Charging the Batteries (page
40).
Figure 40
3. Water hand pump
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