Setup; Checking The Batteries - Toro 30581 Groundsmaster 580-D Operator's Manual

Setup

Note: Determine the left and right sides of the machine from the normal operating position.
Description
Deck tilt link
Klik pin
Diagnostic ACE with overlay
Parts Catalog
Operator's manual
Operator Video
Registration card

Checking the Batteries

1. Unlatch the hood and left hand engine side panel
(Fig. 1). Raise and prop hood open and remove the left
side panel. Make sure hood prop is secured in one of the
mounting brackets on hood.
Figure 1
1. Engine hood
2. Left side panel
2. Remove the capscrews securing the battery tray and
slide the tray out (Fig. 2).
Qty.
3. Hood latches
4. Side panel latch
15
Use
1
Securing the front cutting unit in a vertical
position for service (shipped in the tool box)
2
1 Troubleshooting aid
1 Ordering service parts.
Read and understand before operating the
2
machine.
View and understand before operating the
1
machine.
1 Fill out and return to Toro. (Shipped in tool box)
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 tractor.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the tractor.
3. Check both batteries for charge with a hydrometer. If
batteries check acceptably, slide tray back in place,
secure with capscrews and lockwashers and install side
panel. If batteries require charging, proceed to step 4.
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 reconnect the positive (red) battery cable
before reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
4. Remove negative (–) battery cables from batteries
(Fig. 2). Connect a 3 to 4 Amp battery charger to the
posts. Charge the batteries at a rate of 3 to 4 Amperes
for 4 to 8 hours.