Activate The Battery - Toro 22304 Operator's Manual

Assembly

Activate the Battery

The traction unit is shipped with a dry battery. Bulk
electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity must be
purchased from a local battery supply outlet.
1. Turn the ignition key to "OFF" and remove the
key.
2. Remove the wing nut and bolt securing the
battery clamp and strip (under the clamp) and
remove the clamp and strip (Fig. 2).
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Figure 2
1. Battery
2. Battery clamp
3. Positive cable
3. Gently push the hydraulic hoses aside and lift
the battery out of the chassis.
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4. Rubber cover
5. Negative cable
POTENTIAL HAZARD
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is a deadly poison and it causes
severe burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN
If you 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.
4. 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. 3).
Figure 3
1. Filler caps
2. Electrolyte
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3. Lower part of the tube