Toro STX-38 EFI Operator's Manual page 30

Removing the Battery
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the grinder.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Lift the black rubber cover on the negative cable.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
negative (-) battery terminal
Figure 41
1. Negative cable (rubber
cover shown on)
2. Positive cable (rubber
cover shown off)
3. Battery hold-down plate
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal. Then remove the positive (red)
battery cable (Figure
5. Remove the hold down plate, j-bolts, and
locknuts securing the battery
remove the battery.
(Figure 41).
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4. Battery
5. J-bolt
41).
(Figure 41) and
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4
to 8 hours (Figure
battery.
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure 42).
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28).
42). Do not overcharge the
Figure 42
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
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