Adjusting The Fan Belt; Servicing The Battery - Toro 22302TE Operator's Manual

Maintenance
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.

Adjusting the Fan Belt

Check the fan belt tension every 100 hours. Ensure
that the belt is properly tensioned to prevent the
engine from overheating and to allow proper battery
charging. Check the belt midway in the span. Also,
check the belt for cracks and tears.
The fan belt should have a maximum deflection of
.28–.35 inch (7–9mm) with a 22 pound (10Kg) load
applied.
1. Position traction unit on a level surface, lower
the loader arms, and stop the engine. Remove
key from ignition switch.
2. Loosen the alternator mounting bolts.
3. Adjust the belt to the proper tension and tighten
the bolts.

Servicing the 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, 340 to 380 Cold Cranking Amps
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Open covers to see into the cells. The electrolyte
must be up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 25).
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IMPORTANT: Do not allow the electrolyte to
get below the plates. (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
1. Filler caps
2. Lower part of tube
2. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery, below.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the traction unit. 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. 25).
3. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the level is up to the lower part of the tube
(Fig. 25).
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. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level.
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3. Plates