Charging The Batteries; Jump-Starting The Machine - Toro Groundsmaster 5900 Operator's Manual

Charging the Batteries

WARNING
Charging the batteries produces gasses that
can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery, and keep
sparks and flames away from the batteries.
Note:
This procedure is for charging the 12 V system.
Important:
Keep the batteries fully charged. This
is especially important to prevent battery damage
when the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
1. Perform the pre-maintenance procedure; refer
to Pre-Maintenance Procedures (page
2. Clean the exterior of the battery case and the
battery posts.
Note:
Connect the leads of the battery charger
to battery posts before connecting the charger
to the electrical source.
3. Remove the covers from the jump posts
107).
Figure 107
1. Jump-post covers
4. Connect the positive lead of the battery charger
to the positive jump post
63).
(Figure
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(Figure 108).
1. Positive (+) jump post
2. Negative (-) jump post
5. Connect the negative lead of the battery charger
to the negative jump post
6. Connect the battery charger to the electrical
source, and charge the battery according to the
Battery-charging Table that follows.
Important:
Do not overcharge the battery.
Battery-charger Table
Charger setting
4 to 6 A
25 to 30 A
7. When the batteries are fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical source, then
disconnect the charger leads from the jump
posts (Figure

Jump-Starting the Machine

WARNING
Jump-starting the battery can produce gasses
that can explode.
Do not smoke near the battery and keep
sparks and flames away from battery.
Note:
This procedure requires 2 people to perform.
Ensure that the person making the connections wears
the proper face protection, protective gloves, and
clothing.
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Figure 108
3. Negative (-) jumper-cable
clamp
4. Positive (+) jumper-cable
clamp
(Figure 108).
Charging time
30 minutes
10 to 15 minutes
108).
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