Toro Sand Pro 3040 Service Manual page 222

Removing and Installing the Battery (continued)
Inspecting, Maintaining, and Testing the Battery
Electrical System: Service and Repairs
To prevent possible electrical problems, install only a fully
charged battery.
A. Connect the positive (+) cable connector onto the positive (+) battery
terminal.
B. Connect a digital multimeter (set to A) between the negative (-) battery
post and the negative (-) cable connector. Ensure that the reading is less
than 0.1 A. A reading of more than 0.1 A usually indicates a damaged
switch, a shorted circuit, or grounded wire. Identify and repair the
electrical faults before returning the machine to service.
C. Connect the negative (-) cable connector to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
8. After you make the connections, apply battery terminal protector or a light
layer of petroleum jelly to the battery terminals and cable connectors; refer to
Battery Terminal Protector (page
9. Make sure that the rubber boots are in place over the positive cable end at
the battery post and at the starter solenoid.
Temperature Correcting Specific Gravity
Cell Temperature
Cell Specific Gravity
38°C minus 27°C equals 11.0°C
(100°F minus 80°F equals 20°F)
11°C multiply by 0.004/5.5°C equals 0.008
(20°F multiply by 0.004/10°F equals 0.008)
ADD (conversion above)
Correction to 27°C (80°F)
Minimum Voltage
Minimum Voltage
9.6
9.5
9.4
9.3
9.1
8.9
8.7
8.5
1. Inspect the battery as follows:
A. Check for cracks. Replace the battery if cracked or leaking.
IMPORTANT
2–17).
100°F
1.245
0.008
1.253
Battery-Electrolyte Temperature
70°F (and up)
60°F
50°F
40°F
30°F
20°F
10°F
0°F
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21°C (and up)
15°C
10°C
4°C
-1°C
-7°C
-12°C
-18°C
Sand Pro ® 3040 and 5040
20251SL Rev A