Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Charging And Connecting The Battery - Toro 03781TE 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.
Charging and Connecting
the Battery
1. Park the machine on a level surface, lower the
cutting units, engage the parking brake, shut off
the engine, and remove the key.
2. Unlatch and raise the operator's console panel
(Figure 57).
Figure 57
1. Operator's console panel
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2. Latch
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, or clothing.
Wear safety glasses to shield your
eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is
always available for flushing the skin.
3. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts.
4. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to
8 hours.
5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
6. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery
1. Positive battery cable
7. Secure the cables to the posts with cap screws
and nuts.
Make sure that the positive (+) terminal is all of
the way onto the post and the cable is positioned
snug to the battery. The cable must not contact
the battery cover.
8. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal
to prevent a possible short from occurring.
9. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47,
petroleum jelly, or light grease to prevent
corrosion.
10. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal.
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(Figure
Figure 58
2. Negative battery cable
58).
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