Battery Inspection And Maintenance - Toro Workman GTX Electric & Lithium Service Manual

CAUTION
To prevent battery damage and personal injury,
make sure that batteries are well supported as
they are installed into vehicle. Each battery
weighs approximately 66 pounds (30 kg).
IMPORTANT: Make sure that batteries are installed
with the positive terminals toward the outside of the
vehicle and the negative terminals toward the cen-
ter of the vehicle (Fig. 42).
4. Use battery lift strap (see Special Tools in this chap-
ter) to set batteries on the battery supports with battery
posts properly orientated (Fig. 42). Make sure that bat-
tery hold down rods (item 8) are positioned to allow
installation of battery hold downs.
5. Install two (2) battery hold downs and flange nuts to
secure batteries to vehicle.
6. Install all of the battery cables used to connect the
battery pack (Figure 42). Make sure that cables are con-
nected to correct battery terminal noting battery polarity.
Install hex nut on each battery terminal to secure cable
to battery and torque nuts from 95 to 105 in- -lb (10.8 to
11.8 N- -m).
7. Carefully connect watering hose connectors to all
batteries.
8. Connect the conductors between the battery pack
and vehicle components (see Opening Battery Circuit in
the General Information section of this chapter). Make
sure to torque hex nuts on battery terminals from 95 to
105 in- -lb (10.8 to 11.8 N- -m).
9. After connections are made, apply Toro battery ter-
minal protector (see Special Tools) to all battery posts
and cable connectors to prevent corrosion. Make sure
that cable terminal boots are positioned over all connec-
tions.
10.Secure rear frame panel cover to vehicle. Lower and
secure cargo box. Install seat base assembly.
11. Before returning vehicle to operation, fully charge
the batteries by connecting the on--board battery char-
ger to an appropriate electrical outlet.
Electrical System

Battery Inspection and Maintenance

POTENTIAL HAZARD:
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which
is a deadly poison and it causes severe burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN:
If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could die
or if it gets onto your skin you will be burned.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD:
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. Check for cracks in battery case caused by overly
tight or loose hold--down retainer. Replace any battery
that is cracked and/or leaking.
2. Check battery terminal posts for corrosion. Use a ter-
minal brush to clean corrosion from the battery terminal
posts.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the battery, make
sure the filler caps are on tightly.
3. Check for signs of wetness or leakage on the top of
the battery which might indicate a loose or missing filler
cap, overcharging, loose terminal post or overfilling.
4. Check the battery case for dirt and oil. Clean the bat-
tery with a solution of baking soda and water, then rinse
battery with clean water.
5. Check that the battery cover seal is not broken away.
Replace the battery if the seal is broken or leaking.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the area around the battery
filler caps is clean before opening the caps. Also, do
not add acid to the battery. Use only distilled water
to adjust the battery electrolyte level.
6. On a daily basis, check electrolyte level in the batter-
ies using the water level indicators on the top of each
battery. A white indicator identifies that a battery needs
water and a black indicator identifies that a battery has
enough water. If necessary, add distilled water to ensure
proper battery performance and service life. To properly
fill the batteries, use watering hose assembly attached
to the batteries and the hand pump hose assembly (see
Special Tools in this chapter).
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