Checking Electrolyte Level; Adding Water To The Battery; Charging The Battery; Storing The Battery - Toro 07253TC Operator's Manual

Checking Electrolyte Level

Check the electrolyte level every 50 operating hours
or, if the machine is in storage, every 30 days.
1. Raise the bed and secure with the prop rod.
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not
up to the fill line, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the
Battery.
WARNING
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and it causes severe
burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could
die or if it gets onto your skin you will be
burned.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
• 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.
• Follow all instructions and comply with
all safety messages on the electrolyte
container.

Adding Water to the Battery

The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the machine. This lets the
water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
slowly fill each cell with distilled water until the
level is up to the fill line. Replace the filler caps.
Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of
the vehicle and severe corrosion and
deterioration will result.

Charging the Battery

IMPORTANT: Always keep the battery fully
charged (1.260 specific gravity). This is especially
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. 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 (12 volts). Do not
overcharge the battery.
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Charging the battery produces gasses.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
Battery gasses can explode.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD
Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames away from
the battery.
3. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Installing the Battery.

Storing the Battery

If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it
on the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if it is stored on the machine. Store the
battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent
the battery from freezing, make sure it is fully
charged.
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