Connecting The 12 V Battery; Charging The 12 V Battery; Servicing The 12 V Battery - Toro Reelmaster 5010-H Operator's Manual

Figure 100
1. Tab (battery cover)
2. Negative battery cable
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Slide the insulator cover off the positive
battery-cable clamp, and disconnect the positive
battery cable.

Connecting the 12 V Battery

1. Install the positive battery cable (red) to the
positive (+) battery post
Figure 101
1. Tab (battery cover)
2. Negative battery cable
2. Install the negative battery cable (black) to the
negative (-) battery post.
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3. Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
4. Slot (battery tray)
(Figure 101).
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3. Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
4. Slot (battery tray)
3. Apply a coat of Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease,
Toro Part No. 505-47 to the battery posts and
battery-cable clamps.
4. Slide the rubber boot over the positive
battery-cable clamp.
5. Assemble the cover over the battery, inserting
the tabs of the cover into the slots in the battery
tray.
6. Close and latch the screen; refer to
Screen (page

Charging the 12 V Battery

1. Disconnect the battery; refer to
the 12 V Battery (page
2. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts.
3. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to
8 hours.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
5. Connect the battery; refer to
V Battery (page

Servicing the 12 V Battery

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Every 50 hours
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Open the screen; refer to
(page 49).
3. Check the condition of the battery.
Note:
Replace a worn or damaged battery.
4. Disconnect the battery cables, and remove the
battery from the machine; refer to
the 12 V Battery (page
5. Clean the entire battery case with a solution of
sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water.
6. Rinse the case with clean water.
7. Assemble the battery to the machine and
connect the battery cables; refer to
the 12 V Battery (page
8. Close and latch the screen; refer to
Screen (page
64
Closing the
50).
Disconnecting
63).
Connecting the 12
64).
49).
Opening the Screen
Disconnecting
63).
Connecting
64).
Closing the
50).