Electrical System Maintenance; Servicing The Battery - Toro 320-D Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Servicing the Battery

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.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use
a paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of
4 parts water and 1 part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Specifications: 12 V, 450 A (cold cranking)
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
cable before disconnecting the positive
(red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) cable
before connecting the negative (black)
cable.
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.
Removing the Battery
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.
1. Remove the nuts and bars securing the battery
(Figure 4).
2. Disconnect the negative (black) cable to the
negative (-) battery post
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could
damage the tractor and cables causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery
gasses to explode, resulting in personal
injury.
• Always disconnect the negative
(black) battery cable before
disconnecting the positive (red)
cable.
• Always connect the positive (red)
battery cable before connecting the
negative (black) cable.
3. Disconnect the positive (red) cable to the
positive (+) battery post
4. Lift the battery off the platform.
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(Figure 4).
(Figure 4).