Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Disconnecting The Battery; Connecting The Battery - Toro Reelmaster 7000-D Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

•
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.
•
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.

Disconnecting the Battery

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.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Open the battery-compartment cover; refer to
Accessing the Battery Compartment (page
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable
133).
Figure 133
1. Positive battery cable
59).
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2. Negative battery cable
4. Slide the rubber boot off the positive
battery-cable clamp, and disconnect the positive
battery cable.

Connecting the Battery

1. Install the positive battery cable (red) to the
positive (+) battery post
1. Positive battery cable
2. Install the negative battery cable (black) to the
negative (-) battery post.
3. Apply a coat of Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease,
Toro Part No. 505-47 to the battery posts and
battery-cable clamps.
4. Slide the rubber boot over the positive
battery-cable clamp.
5. Close and latch the battery-compartment cover.

Charging the Battery

1. Disconnect the battery; refer to
the Battery (page
2. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts.
3. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to
8 hours.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
5. Connect the battery; refer to
Battery (page
71
(Figure 134).
Figure 134
2. Negative battery cable
Disconnecting
71).
Connecting the
71).
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