Activating The Battery - Toro 22305 Operator's Manual

Activating 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.
The traction unit is shipped with a dry battery. Purchase
bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity from a local
battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the hood; refer to Removing the Hood,
page 21.
2. Remove the wing nuts and bar securing the battery
(Fig. 3).
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Figure 3
1. Battery
2. Bar
3. Positive cable
3. Gently push the hydraulic hoses aside and lift the
battery out of the chassis.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
Fill the battery in an area where clean water is
available for flushing the skin.
4. Remove the filler caps from the battery (Fig. 4).
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4. Rubber cover
5. Negative cable
5. Slowly pour electrolyte into each cell until the
electrolyte level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 4).
Figure 4
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte
6. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp. battery
charger to the battery posts (Fig. 5).
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Figure 5
1. Positive post
2. Negative post
7. Charge the battery at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4
hours (12 volts).
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
8. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and from the
negative and positive battery posts (Fig. 5).
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3
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3. Lower part of the tube
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3. Charger red (+) wire
4. Charger black (–) wire