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maintenance, and type of maintenance. The
owner should periodically inspect the log to ensure
that its entries are accurate and complete.
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If major repairs are ever necessary or assistance
is required, contact an authorized Toro distributor.
Battery Safety
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To reduce the potential for fire, keep the batteries
and motor area free of excessive grease, grass,
leaves, and accumulation of dirt.
•
Remove all jewelry and watches before servicing
the batteries.
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Do not charge the batteries while servicing the
machine.
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Always disconnect all the battery cables before
servicing any electrical components; refer to
Disconnecting the Battery (page
Note:
Disconnecting all the battery cables
isolates power from the electrical system.
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Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid, which
produces hydrogen, a gas that is explosive in
certain conditions. Sulfuric acid can burn skin and
damage clothing; when emitted in gas form, it can
damage your lungs.
– Always service, store, and charge the machine
in a well-ventilated area.
– Keep sparks and open flames away from the
batteries.
– Do not smoke near the batteries.
– Do not use an open flame to check the level or
leakage of battery electrolyte.
– Wear proper eye, hand, and face protection.
– Do not lean over the batteries at any time.
– Avoid breathing in battery fumes.
– Fill the batteries where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
– If you get electrolyte on your skin or eyes,
flush the affected area for 20 minutes with
clean water. Remove affected clothing. Seek
medical attention immediately.
Recommended Maintenance Schedule(s)
Maintenance Service
Interval
After the first 5 hours
After the first 8 hours
After the first 50 hours
38).
Maintenance Procedure
• Change the engine oil.
• Check the condition of the drive belt.
• Check the tension of the starter-generator belt.
• Check the air filter for the carbon canister.
– Keep children and pets away from the batteries
and electrolyte.
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Electrolyte is poisonous.
– Do not drink the electrolyte.
– If electrolyte has been swallowed, have them
drink large quantities of water immediately to
dilute the electrolyte, if possible.
– Do not attempt to make them vomit.
– Call a poison control center and get medical
attention immediately.
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When not filling the batteries, keep the battery
vent caps tight on the batteries. Do not operate
the machine if any of the vent caps are missing or
damaged.
•
When removing or installing the batteries, 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.
•
Do not check a battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. This causes sparks,
which can cause an explosion.
•
Always keep the battery retainers in place to
protect and secure the batteries.
•
Read and understand the charging instructions
before charging the batteries; refer to
the Battery (page
precautions when charging the batteries:
– Turn the machine key switch to O
connecting the charger to a power source.
– Use only the battery charger supplied with the
machine to charge the batteries.
– Do not charge a damaged or frozen battery.
– Always unplug the AC power cord from the
power outlet before unplugging it from the
machine charging receptacle to avoid sparks.
– If a battery gets hot while charging, begins
emitting large amounts of gasses, or spews
electrolyte, immediately disconnect the charger
power cord from the power outlet. Have the
machine serviced by an Authorized Service
Dealer before using it again.
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Charging
39). Also, take the following
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before
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