Activating And Charging The Battery; Installing The Battery - Toro Sand Pro 3040 Operator's Manual

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Activating and Charging
the Battery
Parts needed for this procedure:
–
Bulk electrolyte, 1.260 specific gravity (not included)
Procedure
If the battery is not filled with electrolyte or activated,
add electrolyte with 1.260 specific gravity to the
battery.
Note:
You can purchase bulk electrolyte from a local
battery supply outlet.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed 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.
1. Remove the filler caps from the battery and
slowly fill each cell until electrolyte is up to the
fill line.
2. Replace the filler caps and connect a 3 to 4 A
battery charger to the battery posts. Charge the
battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to 8 hours.
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses
that can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
3. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts. Allow the battery to sit for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Remove the filler caps.
5. Slowly add electrolyte to each cell until the level
is up to the fill line.
Important:
Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts
of the machine and severe corrosion and
deterioration will result.
6. Install the filler caps.
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Installing the Battery

Parts needed for this procedure:
2 Bolt (1/4 x 5/8 inch)
2 Locknut (1/4 inch)
Procedure
1. Set the battery in place, with the negative
terminal positioned to the rear of the machine
(Figure 5).
1. Battery
2. Positive (+) battery
terminal
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Figure 5
3. Negative (-) battery
terminal
4. Top battery hold-down
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