Toro 41177 Operator's Manual page 49

Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal sprayer 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 sprayer.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
sprayer.
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the battery
post.
5. Remove the battery retainer and fasteners (Figure 57).
6. Remove the battery.
Installing the Battery
Service Interval: Every 50 hours—Check the battery
cable connections.
1. Set the battery on the battery box so that the battery
posts are toward the front of the sprayer.
2. Install the battery retainer and secure it with the
fasteners you removed previously (Figure 57).
Important: Always keep the battery retainer in
place to protect and secure the battery.
3. Connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+)
battery post and the negative (black) cable to the
negative (-) battery post using the bolts and wing
nuts. Slide the rubber boot over the positive battery
post.
4. Install the battery cover and secure it with the 2
knobs (Figure 57).
Checking the Electrolyte Level
Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Note: When the machine is in storage check the battery
electrolyte level every 30 days.
1. Loosen the knobs on the sides of the battery box
and remove the battery cover (Figure 57).
2. Remove the filler caps. If the electrolyte is not up
to the fill line, add the required amount of distilled
water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery.
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which
is a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte or allow it to contact
your 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.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
2. Remove the filler caps from the battery and slowly
fill each cell with distilled water until the level is up
to the fill line. Replace the filler caps.
Important: Do not overfill the battery.
Electrolyte will overflow onto other parts of the
sprayer and severe corrosion and deterioration
will result.
Charging the Battery
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important
to prevent battery damage when the temperature is
below 32 degrees F (0 degrees C).
1. Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery.
2. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level.
3. Connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amperes
for 4 to 8 hours (12 volts). Do not overcharge the
battery.
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
4. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to Installing
the Battery.
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