Toro 22323 Operator's Manual page 34

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1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required
amount of distilled water; refer to
Adding Water to the Battery (page 34).
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.
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.
1. Remove the battery from the traction unit.
Important: Never fill the battery with distilled
water while the battery is installed in the traction
unit. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts
and cause corrosion.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
3. Remove the filler caps from the battery (Figure 38).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Figure 38)
on the battery case.
Important: Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe
corrosion and damage to the chassis.
5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the Upper line (Figure 38) on the battery
case.
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Figure 38
3. Lower line
6. Install the battery filler caps.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged (1.265
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 the Electrolyte Level (page 33).
2. Make sure the filler caps are installed in the battery.
3. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30
amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps (Figure 39). Do
not overcharge the battery.
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1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Figure 39).
5. Replace the battery cover.
Servicing the Fuses
The electrical system is protected by fuses. It requires
no maintenance; however, if a fuse blows, check
the component/circuit for a malfunction or a short.
Figure 40 illustrates the fuse block and identifies the fuse
positions.
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Figure 39
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead