Checking The Condition Of The Batteries; Charging The Batteries - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Figure 113
1. Cab fuse box
Checking the Condition of
the Batteries
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the
condition of the batteries.
Important:
Before welding on the machine,
disconnect the battery to prevent damage to the
electrical system. Also, you must disconnect
the engine controller, InfoCenter, and machine
controllers before welding on the machine.
Note:
Check the battery condition weekly or after
every 50 hours of operation. Keep the terminals and
the entire battery case clean, because a dirty battery
discharges slowly. To clean the battery, wash the
entire case with a 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.
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2. Fuses

Charging the Batteries

WARNING
Charging the batteries produces gasses that
can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery, and keep
sparks and flames away from the batteries.
Important:
Keep the batteries fully charged. This
is especially important to prevent battery damage
when the temperature is below 32° F (0° C).
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedure; refer
to Pre-Maintenance Safety (page
2. Clean the exterior of the battery case and the
battery posts.
Note:
Connect the leads of the battery charger
to battery posts before connecting the charger
to the electrical source.
3. Remove the covers from the jump posts
114).
1. Jump-post covers
4. Connect the positive lead of the battery charger
to the positive jump post
78
64).
Figure 114
(Figure 115).
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