Affixing The Decals; Activating And Charging The Battery - Toro 03422 Operator's Manual

Affixing the Decals

Using the dimensions shown in Figure 18, locate and affix
a Reelmaster 2300 or 2600 decal to the skirt on each side of
the machine.
To ease installation of decal use the following procedure:
1. In a spray bottle, mix 1 ounce of liquid soap and 20
ounces of water.
2. Spray the skirt panel with the soap solution, peel the
backing off of the decal, position the decal on the skirt,
and adjust as necessary.
3. Run a plastic squeegee over the decal to remove any
excess soap solution.
4. Peel the front cover paper off of the decal.
1/2 in.
(13 mm)
Figure 18
1. Decal
Activating and Charging 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.
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated, bulk
electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased
from a local battery supply outlet and added to the battery.
1. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly fill
each cell until the electrolyte is just above the plates.
12-3/4 in.
(324 mm)
1
20
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.
2. Replace the filler caps with the vents pointing to the
rear (toward the fuel tank) and connect a 3 to 4 amp
battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the battery
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 battery.
3. When the battery is charged, disconnect the charger
from the electrical outlet and battery posts.
4. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte to each
cell until the level is up to the fill ring. Install the filler
caps.
Important
Do not overfill the battery. Electrolyte will
overflow onto other parts of the machine and severe
corrosion and deterioration will result.
5. Install the positive cable (red) to the positive (+)
terminal and the negative cable (black) to the negative
(—) terminal of the battery (Fig. 19) and secure them
with capscrews and nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the
positive terminal to prevent a possible short from
occurring.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
machine 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 connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.