Charging The Battery - Toro 41177 Multi-Pro 1250 Operator's Manual

Battery terminals or metal tools could
short against metal sprayer components
causing sparks. Sparks can cause the
battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• When removing or installing the
battery, do not allow the battery
terminals to touch any metal parts of
the sprayer.
• Do not allow metal tools to short
between the battery terminals and
metal parts of the sprayer.
• Always keep the battery strap in place
to protect and secure the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post.
5. Remove the battery retainer and fasteners
(Figure 56).
6. Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
1. Set the battery on the battery box so that
the battery posts are toward the front of the
sprayer.
2. Install the battery retainer and secure it with the
fasteners you removed previously (Figure 56).
Important: Always keep the battery
retainer in place to protect and secure the
battery.
3. Connect the positive (red) cable to the positive
(+) battery post and the negative (black) cable
to the negative (-) battery post using the bolts
and wing nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the
positive battery post.
4. Install the battery cover and secure it with the
2 knobs (Figure 56).
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating
hours or, if the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
1. Loosen the knobs on the sides of the battery
box and remove the battery cover (Figure 56).
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not
up to the fill line, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and causes
severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte or allow it to
contact your 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.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the machine. This lets the
water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
slowly fill each cell with distilled water until the
level is up to the fill line. Replace the filler caps.
Important: Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts
of the sprayer and severe corrosion and
deterioration will result.

Charging the Battery

Important: Always keep the battery
fully charged (1.260 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.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
the Electrolyte Level.
3. 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.
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