Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro Groundsmaster 4100 Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

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.
•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 25 hours—Check the
electrolyte level (or every 30 days if
the machine is in storage).
Every 50 hours—Check the condition of the
battery.
Important:
Before welding on the machine,
disconnect the negative cable from the battery to
prevent damage to the electrical system.
Note:
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.
1. Open the battery cover on the side of the shroud
(Figure 95).
Note:
Press down on the flat surface above the
battery cover to ease the removal of the cover
(Figure 95).
1. Battery cover
2. Remove the rubber boot from the positive
terminal and inspect the battery.
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 machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short
between the battery terminals and
metal parts of the machine.
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Figure 95
Figure 96
2. Battery
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