Servicing The Battery - Toro 30581 Groundsmaster 580-D Operator's Manual

Servicing 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.
Important Before welding on the machine or
performing service to the electrical system, disconnect
negative (–) battery cable from the batteries to prevent
damage to the electrical system.
Check battery cables and connections every 100 hours and
check batteries with a hydrometer every 500 hours
operation. Keep terminals and entire battery case clean.
Clean batteries with a solution of baking soda and water,
then rinse with clear water. To prevent corrosion, coat
battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X
(Skin-over) grease, Toro Part No. 505–47.
1. Unlatch, raise, and prop hood open. Unlatch and
remove left engine side panel.
2. Remove capscrews securing battery tray to machine and
slide tray out (Fig. 52).
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 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 cable connectors from
batteries (Fig. 52). 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.
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from the battery.
Figure 52
1. Battery tray
5. When batteries are fully charged, disconnect charger
from electrical outlet and battery posts.
6. Connect negative (–) cable ends, slide tray back in
place, and secure with capscrews. Install side panel,
close hood and secure both with latches.
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2. Negative (–) cable
connectors