Installing The Battery; Checking The Electrolyte Level; Adding Water To The Battery - Toro 07252TC Operator's Manual

WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
vehicle 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 reconnect the positive (red) battery
cable before reconnecting the negative (black)
cable.
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against
metal vehicle components, causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the vehicle.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post.
6. Remove the battery from the chassis.

Installing the Battery

1. Set the battery on the battery base so the battery
posts are toward the rear of the vehicle.
2. Connect the positive (red) cable o the positive (+)
battery post and the negative (black) cable to the
negative (–) battery post using the bolts and wing
nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the positive
battery post.
3. Replace the rubber strap to secure the battery to
the base.
Important Always keep the battery strap in
place to protect and secure the battery.

Checking the 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 it 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.
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.

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.
Important
Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of the
vehicle and severe corrosion and deterioration
will result.
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