Toro 22305 Operator's Manual page 28

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Figure 26
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
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.
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. Remove the battery from the traction unit.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Important
Never fill the battery with distilled water
while the battery is installed in the traction unit.
Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause
corrosion.
3. Remove the filler caps from the battery (Fig. 4).
4. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 4) on
the battery case.
Important
Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe corrosion and
damage to the chassis.
3. Lower line
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5. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the Upper line (Fig. 4) on the battery
case.
6. Reinstall the battery filler caps.
Charging the Battery
Warning
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
32 F (0 C).
1. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level, page 27.
2. Remove the wing nuts and bar securing the battery
(Fig. 3).
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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 traction unit.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
traction unit.
3. Gently push the hydraulic hoses aside and lift the
battery out of the chassis.
4. Make sure the filler caps are installed in the battery.
Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30
amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps. Do not overcharge
the battery.
5. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Fig. 27).