Servicing The Battery - Toro 22305 Operator's Manual

1. Drain the oil from the engine; refer to Changing the
Oil, page 23.
2. Remove the old filter and wipe the filter adapter
(Fig. 22) gasket surface.
3. Pour new oil of the proper type in through the center
hole of the filter. Stop pouring when the oil reaches the
bottom of the threads.
4. Allow a minute or two for the oil to be absorbed by
filter material, then pour off the excess oil.
5. Apply a thin coat of new oil to the rubber gasket on
the replacement filter (Fig. 22).
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Figure 22
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
6. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 22).
7. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing the Oil, page 23.

Servicing the Battery

Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 100 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
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3. Adapter
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parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 380 Cold Cranking Amps
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Open covers to see into the cells. The electrolyte must
be up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 23).
Important
Do not allow the electrolyte to get below
the plates. (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
below.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the traction unit. This lets the water
mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Lift off the filler caps (Fig. 23).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the level is up to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 23).
Important Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
4. Press the filler caps onto the battery.
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. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 24.
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3. Plates