Activating The Battery - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

7. Mount battery to holder with 2 support rods, a battery
clamp and 2 locknuts (1/4 inch). Position support rods
in mounting holes (Fig. 7). Tighten locknuts so battery
is held securely in position and will not slide. Do Not
overtighten.
8. Slide vent tube through hole, next to support rod, in
battery holder.
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6
3
10
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Figure 7
1. Battery holder
2. Terminal boot
3. Positive battery cable
4. Negative battery cable
5. Carriage bolt, 1/4 x
3/4 inch

Activating the Battery

Bulk electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the battery from the machine.
Important
Be careful not to damage the long vent tube
when removing the battery.
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5
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6. Nut, 1/4 inch
7. Battery support rod
8. Battery clamp
9. Locknut, 1/4 inch
10. vent tube
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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 robber gloves to protect
your hands.
•
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
•
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
2. Remove filler caps from the battery. Slowly pour
electrolyte into each cell until the electrolyte level is up
to the lower part of the tube (Fig. 8).
Figure 8
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte
3. Leave the covers off and connect a 3 to 4 amp battery
charger to the battery posts (Fig. 9). Charge the battery
at a rate of 4 amperes or less for 4 hours (12 volts).
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3. Lower part of the tube