The Safety Video - Toro 30187 Operator's Manual

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.
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.
Follow all instructions and comply with all
safety messages on the electrolyte container.
1. Remove the battery from the machine. Refer
to Removing the Battery.
Important: Do not damage the long
vent tube when removing the battery.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Note: Never fill the battery with electrolyte
while the battery is installed on the machine.
Electrolyte can be spilled on other parts and
cause corrosion.
3. Remove the vent caps from the battery
(Figure 9).
4. Slowly pour electrolyte into each battery cell
until the level is up to the upper line on the
battery case.
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 electrolyte, if necessary, until the
electrolyte level is up to the upper line on the
battery case.
1. Fill caps
2. Upper line
6. Install the battery fill caps (Figure 9).
Charging the battery produces gasses
that can explode and cause serious injury.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks and flames
away from the battery.
• Make sure the ignition switch is off.
• Ventilate when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.
7. Make sure the vent caps are installed in the
battery. Charge the battery. Refer to Charging
the Battery.
8. Install the battery in the machine and connect
the battery cables. Refer to Installing the
Battery.
Important: Do not run the machine
with the battery disconnected; electrical
damage may occur to the engine.
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Figure 9
3. Lower line