Drive System Maintenance; Checking And Adjusting; Neutral - Toro 07264 Operator's Manual

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 vehicle 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
degrees F (0 degrees C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. 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.
Charging the battery produces gasses
that can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
3. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Installing the Battery.
Storing the Battery
If the machine will be stored for more than
30 days, remove the battery and charge it fully.
Either store it on the shelf or on the machine.
Leave the cables disconnected if it is stored on the
machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere
to avoid quick deterioration of the charge in the
battery. To prevent the battery from freezing,
make sure it is fully charged.
Drive System
Maintenance

Checking and Adjusting

Neutral

When performing routine maintenance and/or
engine diagnostics, the transaxle must be shifted
into neutral (Figure 40). The vehicle has a neutral
position on the shift lever, which controls the
neutral in the transaxle. The following steps
should be taken to make sure that the neutral shift
lever operates the transaxle neutral correctly:
1. Set the shift lever into the Neutral position.
2. Ensure that the neutral bracket is in the neutral
position (level) by turning the drive clutch
(Figure 40). The vehicle should not roll back
and forth. If it does, manually move the neutral
bracket to the neutral position.
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