Toro 22984HD Operator's Manual page 37

Figure 49
1. Negative cable
2. Nut (1/4 inch)
3. Nut (5/16 inch)
4. Bolt
5. Rubber cover (red)
6. Rubber cover (black)
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.
7. Positive cable
8. Battery hold down plate
9. Washer
10. J-bolt
11. Battery
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(Figure 49).
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 for 4 to 8 hours at a rate of
3 to 4 A (Figure
battery.
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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
Cleaning the Battery
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean, because a dirty battery discharges slowly.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the boom.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the battery from the machine;
Removing the Battery (page
4. Wash the entire case with a solution of 4 parts
water and 1 part baking soda.
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50). Do not overcharge the
Figure 50
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
50).
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