Servicing The Fuse - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

Figure 29
1. Vent caps
2. Upper line
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required
amount of distilled water; refer to Adding
Water to the Battery.
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. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery.
Important: Never fill the battery with
distilled water while the battery is installed
in the machine. Electrolyte could be
spilled on other parts and cause corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery
(Figure 29).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery
cell until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper
line (Figure 29) on the battery case.
Important: Do not overfill the battery
because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can
cause severe corrosion and damage to the
chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery
cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(Figure 29) on the battery case.
6. Reinstall the battery vent caps.
3. Lower line
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery
fully charged (1.265 specific gravity). This
is especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32°F
(0°C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
the Electrolyte Level.
3. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery.
Charge battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 amps or
6 hours at 4 to 6 amps.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure 30).
5. Install the battery onto the machine and
connect the battery cables, refer to Installing
the Battery.
Note: Do not run the machine with the
battery disconnected, electrical damage may
occur.
Figure 30
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post

Servicing the Fuse

The electrical system is protected by a fuse. It
requires no maintenance. If the fuse blows check
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (-) Charger Lead