Battery - Toro 22304 Operator's Manual

Maintenance
IMPORTANT: In sandy conditions, an
additional 1/2 inch of slack may improve chain
performance.
1
2
Figure 20
1. Mud guard
2. 3" x 3" block of wood
7. Tighten the chain tensioning bolt until the top
span tightens around the block of wood (Fig. 19
and 20).
8. Tighten the jam nut on the bolt to secure it in
place (Fig. 19).
9. Remove the block of wood and replace the chain
guard.
10. Repeat steps 3 through 9 for the other drive
chain.
11. Start the engine and raise the bucket to return the
front wheels to the ground.

Battery

Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 25
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, 380 Cold Cranking Amps
30
3
m–3961
3. Top span of the chain
Checking Electrolyte Level
1. Open covers to see into the cells. The electrolyte
must be up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 21). Do not allow the electrolyte to get
below the plates. (Fig. 21).
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery, page 30.
2
Figure 21
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the machine. This lets the
water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Lift off the filler caps (Fig. 21).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 21).
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery
because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause
severe corrosion and damage to the chassis.
4. Press the filler caps onto the battery.
Charging the Battery
IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is
especially important to prevent battery
damage when the temperature is below 32 F
(0 C).
1
3
1262
3. Plates