Before Operating; Activating And Charging The Battery - Toro 09802 HydroJect 3010 Operator's Manual

Before Operating

Activating and Charging the
Battery
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.
1. Since the battery is not filled with electrolyte or
activated, bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity
must be purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
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.
2. Release the hood latches and raise the hood.
3. Loosen the capscrew securing the battery clamp to the
machine and remove the battery (Fig. 2). Remove the
filler caps from the battery and slowly fill each cell until
electrolyte is just above the plates.
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal aerator 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 aerator.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the aerator.
1. Battery
4. Replace the filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery
charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery at a rate
of 3 to 4 amperes for 4 to 8 hours.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
5. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until the level is up to the fill ring. Install the filler
caps.
Important
Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will
overflow onto other parts of the machine and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.
7. Install the battery and secure it with the battery clamp.
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
aerator 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.
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Figure 2
Warning
Warning