Servicing The Battery - Toro 29521 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery case. 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.
Voltage: 12 V
DANGER
Charging or jump starting the battery may
produce explosive gases. Battery gases can
explode causing serious injury.
• Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away
from battery.
• Ventilate when charging or using battery in
an enclosed space.
• Make sure venting path of battery is always
open once battery is filled with acid.
• Always shield eyes and face from battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
Do not drink electrolyte, and avoid contact
with skin, eyes, and clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves
to protect your hands.
CAUTION
If the key switch is in the O
is potential for sparks and engagement
of components. Sparks could cause an
explosion or moving parts could accidentally
engage, causing personal injury.
Ensure that the key switch is in the O
position before charging the battery.
position, there
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Removing 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.
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.
1. Shut off the engine, engage the parking brake,
remove the key, and wait for all moving parts to
stop before leaving the operating position.
2. Remove the console pad; refer to
Console Pad (page
3. On the battery, lift the black terminal cover from
the negative cable
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Removing the
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