Activating The Battery - Toro 07264 Operator's Manual

Figure 10
1. Prop rod
2. Prop rod clip
7. Tighten the bolt and secure the other side of
the clip with a new bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch) and
flange nut (5/16 inch) (Figure 10).
8. Lower the cargo box.
Step
7

Activating the Battery

No Parts Required
Procedure
None
Note: This procedure is only needed for Model
No. 07264TC.
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or
activated, it must be removed from the vehicle,
filled with electrolyte, and charged. Bulk electrolyte
with 1.260 specific gravity must be purchased from
a local battery supply outlet.
1. Remove the battery hold-down and lift the
battery out of the battery base.
3. Bolt (5/16 x 3/4 inch)
4. Flange nut (5/16 inch)
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and causes
severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte or allow it to
contact your 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. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
slowly fill each cell until electrolyte is just above
the plates.
3. Replace the filler caps 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 (12 volts). Do not overcharge
the battery.
Charging the battery produces gasses
that can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
5. Remove the filler caps. Slowly add electrolyte
to each cell until electrolyte is up to the fill line.
Install the filler caps.
Important: Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts
of the vehicle and severe corrosion and
deterioration will result.
6. Install the battery; refer to Installing the
Battery, Electrical System Maintenance,
page 34.
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