Battery Storage Requirements - Toro 07413LT Operator's Manual

Battery Storage
Requirements
Note:
You do not need to remove the batteries from
the machine for storage.
Refer to the temperature requirements for storage in
the following table:
Temperature Requirements for Storage
Storage Conditions
Normal storage conditions
Extreme heat—1 month or
less
Extreme cold—3 months or
less
Important:
Temperatures outside of this range
will damage your batteries.
The temperature that the batteries are stored
at will affect their long-term life. Storage for
long periods of time at extreme temperatures
will reduce the battery life. Store the machine in
the normal storage conditions indicated in the
temperature-requirements table.
•
Before you store the machine, charge or discharge
the batteries between 40% to 60% (50.7V to
52.1V).
Note:
A 50% charge is optimal to ensure a
maximum battery life. When the batteries are
charged to 100% before storage, the battery life
shortens.
If you anticipate that the machine will be stored
for a longer period of time, charge the batteries
to around 60%.
•
For every 6 months of storage, check the
battery-charge level and ensure that it is between
40% to 60%. If the charge is below 40%, charge
the batteries between 40% to 60%.
•
You can use a multimeter to check the charge level
when the machine is off. Refer to the following
table for the amount of voltage that is equal to the
charge level:
Voltage
52.1V
51.4V
50.7V
•
After charging the batteries, disconnect the
battery charger from power. Disconnect the
power connector during storage to minimize the
discharging of the batteries.
•
If you leave the charger on the machine, it will
shut off after the batteries are fully charged and
Temperature Requirement
-20° to 45°C (-12° to 113°F)
45° to 60°C (113° to 140°F)
-30° to -20°C (-22° to -12°F)
Charge Level
60%
50%
40%
does not turn back on unless the charger is
disconnected and reconnected.
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