Replacing The Fuses - Toro TRX-20 Operator's Manual

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Important: Never fill the battery with distilled

water while the battery is installed in the machine.

Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and

cause corrosion.

2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.

3. Remove the vent caps from the battery (Figure 42).

4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until

the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Figure 42)

on the battery case.

Important: Do not overfill the battery because

electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe

corrosion and damage to the chassis.

5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.

Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte

level is up to the Upper line (Figure 42) on the battery

case.

6. Install the battery vent caps.

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

32°F (0°C).

1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to Removing

the Battery (page 28).

2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the

Battery Electrolyte Level (page 29).

3. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery.

Connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery

posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes

for 4 to 8 hours (12 volts). Do not overcharge the

battery.

4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger

from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger

leads from the battery posts (Figure 43).

5. Install the battery onto the machine and connect the

battery cables, refer to Installing the Battery (page 29).

Note: Do not run the machine with the battery

disconnected, electrical damage may occur.

1. Positive Battery Post

2. Negative Battery Post