Servicing The Battery - Toro 30605 Operator's Manual

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the electrolyte
level (or every 30 days if the machine is
in storage).
Every 50 hours—Check the condition of the battery.
Important: Before welding on the machine, disconnect
the negative cable from the battery to prevent damage to
the electrical system.
Note: Keep the terminals and the entire battery case clean
because a dirty battery discharges slowly. To clean the battery,
wash the entire case with a solution of baking soda and water.
Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery posts and cable
connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part
No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
1. Open the battery cover on the side of the shroud
(Figure 52).
Note: Press down on the flat surface above the battery
cover to ease the removal of the cover
Figure 52
1. Battery cover
Figure 53
1. Battery
2. Remove the rubber boot from the positive terminal
and inspect the battery.
(Figure 52).
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2. Press down here.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of
the machine.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses 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.
3. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X
(skin-over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47), petroleum
jelly, or light grease to prevent corrosion.
4. Slide the rubber boot over the positive terminal.
5. Close the battery cover.
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