Connecting The Battery - Toro 03550 Reelmaster 5500-D Operator's Manual

Connecting the Battery

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.
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor 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.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor and cables causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) battery
cable before disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
1. Open the hood.
2. Ensure battery is securely fastened in place and check
battery charge with a hydrometer. If battery needs
charging, be sure at least one battery cable, preferable
the positive (+) cable, is disconnected from the battery
before connecting the charger (Fig. 2).
2
1. Positive battery cable
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
3. Slide the red, positive battery cable onto the positive
battery post and tighten nut securely (Fig. 2).
4. If removed, slide the black, negative battery cable onto
the negative battery post and tighten nut securely
(Fig. 2).
5. Coat both battery connections with Grafo 112X (skin
over) grease, Toro Part No. 505-47, petroleum jelly or
light grease to prevent corrosion and slide rubber boot
over positive terminal.
6. Close hood.
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Figure 2
2. Negative battery cable