Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 22336 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 75 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of
four parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 450 Cold Cranking Amps
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Every 75 hours
Every 75 hours
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Remove the battery cover (Figure 35).
Figure 35
1. Battery cover
2. Bolt
3. Battery
4. Bars
3. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must
be up to the Upper line (Figure 36). Do not allow the
electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Figure 36).
5. Nut
6. Positive cable
7. Negative cable
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3
1
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
4. 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 traction unit. This lets the water
mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which
is a deadly poison 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.
1. Remove the nuts and bars securing the battery
(Figure 35).
2. Disconnect the negative (black) cable to the negative
(-) battery post (Figure 35).
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Figure 36
3. Lower line