Servicing The Battery - Toro 29516 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Battery

DANGER
Charging or jump-starting the battery may
produce explosive gases. Battery gases can
explode, causing serious injury.
• Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away
from the battery.
• Ventilate when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.
• Ensure that the venting path of the battery
is always open once the battery is filled
with acid.
• Always shield your eyes and face from the
battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and can cause
severe burns.
• Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes
and rubber gloves to protect your skin and
clothing when handling electrolyte.
• Do not swallow electrolyte.
• In the event of an accident, flush with water
and call a doctor immediately.
CAUTION
If the key switch is in the O
is potential for sparks and engagement
of components. Sparks could cause an
explosion or moving parts could accidentally
engage, causing personal injury.
Ensure that the key switch is in the O
position before charging the battery.
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period
of time without recharging them results in reduced
performance and service life. To preserve optimum
battery performance and life, charge batteries in
storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4 V.
Note:
To prevent damage due to freezing, the battery
should be fully charged before putting away for winter
storage.
Note:
The machine is shipped with a filled, lead-acid
battery.
position, there
N
FF
Charging the Battery
Service Interval: Monthly
1. Move the key switch to the O
remove the key.
2. Measure the voltage of the battery with a
voltmeter.
3. Use the table below to locate the charge state
or the battery, and if needed, the battery-charger
setting and charging interval recommended to
charge the battery to 12.6 V or greater; refer to
the battery charge table below.
Important:
Ensure that the negative battery
cable is disconnected and the battery
charger used for charging the battery
has an output of 16 V and 7 A or less to
avoid damaging the battery (see chart for
recommended charger settings).
Battery Charge Table
Voltage Percent
Reading Charge
12.6 or
100%
greater
12.4 to 12.6 75 to 100%
12.2 to 12.4 50 to 75%
12.0 to 12.2 25 to 50%
11.7 to 12.0 0 to 25%
11.7 or less 0%
4. If the positive cable is also disconnected,
connect the positive (red) cable to the positive
battery terminal and slip the terminal cover over
the positive terminal.
5. Remove the screw, washer, and ground cable
from the engine. Connect the negative battery
cable.
Note:
If time does not permit charging the
battery or if charging equipment is not available,
connect the negative battery cables and run
the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to
charge the battery.
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position and
FF
Maximum Charging
Charger Interval
Settings
16 V/
No charging
required
7 A
16 V/
30 minutes
7 A
16 V/
1 hour
7 A
14.4 V/
2 hours
4 A
14.4 V/
3 hours
4 A
14.4 V/
6 hours or
more
2 A