Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro Workman MDX Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

•
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.
•
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.

Servicing the Battery

Battery voltage: 12 V with 300 A (cold-cranking) at
-18°C (0°F).
•
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
•
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them
with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking
soda.
•
Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Disconnecting the Battery
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.
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine 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.
1. Squeeze the sides of the battery cover and
remove the cover from the top of the battery
(Figure 46).
1. Positive battery terminal
2. Positive battery cable
3. Negative battery cable
4. Negative battery terminal
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
terminal of the battery
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the
terminal of the battery
Removing the Battery
1. Disconnect the battery cables; refer to
Disconnecting the Battery (page
2. Remove the locknut, carriage bolt, and battery
clamp that secures the battery to the battery tray
(Figure 46).
3. Remove the battery from the battery tray
46).
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Figure 46
5. Battery cover
6. Battery clamp
7. Locknut
8. Carriage bolt
(Figure 46).
(Figure 46).
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