Jump-Starting The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Figure 115
1. Positive (+) jump post
2. Negative (-) jump post
5. Connect the negative lead of the battery charger
to the negative jump post
6. Connect the battery charger to the electrical
source, and charge the battery according to the
Battery-charging Table that follows.
Important:
Do not overcharge the battery.
Battery-charger Table
Charger setting
4 to 6 amperes
25 to 30 amperes
7. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical source, then
disconnect the charger leads from the jump
posts (Figure 115).

Jump-Starting the Machine

WARNING
Jump-starting the battery can produce gasses
that can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
Note:
This procedure requires 2 people to perform.
Ensure that the person making the connections wears
the proper face protection, protective gloves, and
clothing.
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3. Negative (-) jumper-cable
clamp
4. Positive (+) jumper-cable
clamp
(Figure 115).
Charging time
30 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
1. Park the machine on a level surface, stop the
engine, and remove the ignition key.
2. Sit in the operator seat and have the other
person make the connections.
Note:
Ensure that the jumper battery is a
12-volt battery.
Important:
If you are using another machine
for power, ensure that the 2 machines are
not touching each other.
3. Remove the covers from the jump posts
114).
4. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the
positive jump post
1. Positive (+) jump post
2. Negative (-) jump post
5. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to the
negative jump post
6. Start the engine.
Important:
If the engine starts and then
stops, do not operate the starter motor until
the starter motor stops turning. Do not
operate the starter motor for more than 30
seconds at one time. Wait 30 seconds before
operating the starter motor to cool the motor.
7. When the engine starts, have the other person
disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from
the negative jump post and then disconnect the
positive (+) jumper cable
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(Figure 116).
Figure 116
3. Negative (-) jumper-cable
clamp
4. Positive (+) jumper-cable
clamp
(Figure 116).
(Figure 116).
(Figure
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