Storing The Battery - Toro Field Pro 6040 Service Manual

Caring for the Battery (continued)

Storing the Battery

Field Pro® 6040
22267SL Rev A
5. If corrosion occurs at the battery terminals, disconnect the battery cables.
Always disconnect the negative (-) cable first. Clean the cable clamps and
terminals separately. Connect the battery cables. Always connect the
positive (+) cable first. Apply a coating of Toro Part No. 107-0392 battery
terminal protector or a light coat of petroleum jelly to the terminals to reduce
corrosion after you make the connections.
If you store the machine for more than 30 days:
1. Remove the battery and charge it fully; refer to
6–32).
2. Store the battery:
• on a shelf or on the machine
• with cables disconnected if stored on the machine
• in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick deterioration of the battery charge
• in an environment that will not be below freezing for an extended period
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