Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro 30609 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.
•
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with your skin, eyes, and clothing.
Protect your face, eyes, and clothing when working
with a battery.
•
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from the battery.
•
Charge the batteries 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.
•
Do not use a pressure washer near any electronic
components.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

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 75).
Note:
Press down on the flat surface above the
battery cover to ease the removal of the cover
(Figure 75).
1. Battery cover
1. Battery
2. Remove the rubber boot from the positive
terminal and inspect the battery.
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.
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Figure 75
2. Press down here.
Figure 76
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