Drive System Maintenance; Servicing The Tracks - Toro 22306 Operator's Manual

Important: Do not overfill the battery
because electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can
cause severe corrosion and damage to the
chassis.
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
(Figure 34) on the battery case.
6. Install the battery filler caps.
Charging the Battery
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 325F
(05C).
1. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level.
2. Make sure the filler caps are installed in the
battery.
3. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at
25 to 30 amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps
(Figure 35). Do not overcharge the battery.
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Figure 35
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
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3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (Figure 35).
5. Replace the battery cover.
Drive System
Maintenance

Servicing the Tracks

Cleaning the Tracks
Check the tracks for excessive wear and clean them
periodically. If the tracks are worn, replace them.
1. With a bucket on the loader arms, lower the
bucket to the ground so that the front of the
traction unit lifts off of the ground a few
inches.
2. Stop the engine, and remove the key.
3. Using a water hose or pressure washer, remove
dirt from each track system.
Important: Ensure that you use
high-pressure water to wash only the
track area. Do not use a high-pressure
washer to clean the rest of the traction unit.
High-pressure washing can damage the
electrical system and hydraulic valves or
deplete grease.
Important: Ensure that you fully clean the
road wheels, the tension wheel, and the drive
sprocket (Figure 36). The road wheels should
rotate freely when clean.
Figure 36
1. Track
2. Tension wheel
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3. Road wheels
4. Drive sprocket