Battery Care - Toro 03706 Operator's Manual

Battery Care

Warning
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 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.
Important
Before welding on a machine, disconnect
both cables from the battery, disconnect both wire harness
plugs from the electronic control unit and the terminal
connector from the alternator to prevent damage to the
electrical system.
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor 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 machine.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor 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.
Note: Check battery condition weekly or after every 50
hours of operation. Keep terminals and entire battery case
clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly. To clean
the battery, wash the entire case with solution of baking
soda and water. Rinse with clear water. Coat the battery
posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X (skin-over)
grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
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.
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