Charging The Battery - Toro 266H Wheel Horse 72052 Operator's Manual

6. Reinstall battery vent caps.

Charging the Battery

Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32 F (0 C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery, page 30.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level, page 31.
3. Make sure the filler caps are installed in battery.
Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps
or 30 minutes at 4–6 amps.
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 41).
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Figure 41
1. Positive Battery Post
2. Negative Battery Post
5. Install the battery in the tractor and connect the battery
cables. Refer to Installing the Battery on page 31.
Note: Do not run the tractor with the battery disconnected,
electrical damage may occur.
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3. Red (+) Charger Lead
4. Black (–) Charger Lead
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