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Cleaning the Battery
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean, to help extend battery life.
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Remove the battery from the machine;
Removing the Battery (page
4.
Wash the entire case with a solution of baking
soda and water.
5.
Rinse the battery with clear water.
6.
Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with
Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
7.
Install the battery; refer to
(page
38).
Installing the Battery
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 connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
1.
Place the battery on the battery tray and secure
it with the strap, wing nuts, and rods.
Figure 51
1. Positive cable
2. Wing nut and rod (2)
3. Strap
37).
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4. Negative cable
5. Battery
2.
Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the positive (red) battery cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal.
3.
Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
battery post.
4.
Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the negative (black) battery cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal.
5.
Close the hood.
Servicing a Replacement Battery
The original battery is maintenance-free and does not
require service. For servicing a replacement battery,
refer to the battery manufacturer's instructions.
Jump-Starting the Machine
WARNING
Jump-starting the battery can produce gasses
that can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery, and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
1.
Open the hood.
2.
Check and clean corrosion from the battery
terminals before jump-starting. Ensure that the
connections are tight.
CAUTION
Corrosion or loose connections can
cause unwanted electrical voltage spikes
at any time during the jump-starting
procedure.
Do not attempt to jump-start the machine
with loose or corroded battery terminals,
or damage to the engine may occur.
DANGER
Jump-starting a weak battery that is
cracked or frozen or has a low electrolyte
level or an open/shorted battery cell can
cause an explosion, resulting in serious
personal injury.
Do not jump-start a weak battery if these
conditions exist.
3.
Make sure that the booster battery is a good
and fully charged lead-acid battery at 12.6 V or
greater.
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