Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery; Servicing The Fuses - Toro Groundsmaster 3500-D Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

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Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
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Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 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.

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the
electrolyte level. (If the machine is
in storage, check it every 30 days.)
Maintain the battery-electrolyte level properly and
keep the top of the battery. If you store the machine in
a hot location, the battery will discharge more rapidly
than if you store the machine in a cool location.
Maintain the cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill the cells above the bottom of the split
ring inside each cell. Install the filler caps with the
vents pointing to the rear (toward the fuel tank).
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is fatal if consumed 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 where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Keep the top of the battery clean by washing it
periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia or a
solution of bicarbonate of soda. Flush the top surface
with water after cleaning. Do not remove the filler
caps while cleaning the battery.
The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
WARNING
Incorrectly routing the battery cable could
damage the tractor and cables, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gases
to explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
If the terminals have corrosion, disconnect the cables
(the negative (–) cable first) and scrape the clamps
and terminals separately. Connect the cables (positive
(+) cable first) and coat the terminals with petroleum
jelly.

Servicing the Fuses

The fuses in machines electrical system are located
under console cover.
If the machine stops or has other electrical system
issues, check the fuses. Grasp each fuse in turn and
remove them 1 at a time, checking if any are blown.
Important:
If you need to replace a fuse, always
use the same type and amperage-rated fuse as
the one you are replacing, otherwise you could
damage the electrical system. Refer to the decal
next to the fuses for a diagram of each fuse and
its amperage.
Note:
If a fuse blows frequently, you probably have
a short in the electrical system and should have it
serviced by a qualified service technician.
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