Toro 22336 Operator's Manual page 34

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 (Figure 35).
4. Lift the battery off of the platform.
Important: Never fill the battery with distilled
water while the battery is installed in the traction
unit. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts
and cause corrosion.
5. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
6. Remove the filler caps from the battery (Figure 36).
7. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(Figure 36) on the battery case.
Important: Do not overfill the battery because
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe
corrosion and damage to the chassis.
8. Wait five to ten minutes after filling the battery cells.
Add distilled water, if necessary, until the electrolyte
level is up to the Upper line (Figure 36) on the
battery case.
9. Install the battery filler caps.
Charging the Battery
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important
to prevent battery damage when the temperature is
below 32° F (0° C).
1. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking
Electrolyte Level.
2. Make sure the filler caps are installed in the battery.
3. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30
amps or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 amps (Figure 37). Do
not overcharge the battery.
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1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
4. When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the
charger leads from the battery posts (Figure 37).
Installing the Battery
1. Install the battery onto the platform (Figure 35).
2. Secure the battery in the chassis with the bars and
nuts removed previously (Figure 35).
3. Connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+)
battery post (Figure 35). Slide the rubber cover over
the battery post.
4. Connect the negative (black) cable to the negative (-)
battery post (Figure 35).
Important: Ensure that the battery cables do
not contact any sharp edges or each other.
5. Install the battery cover (Figure 35).
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Figure 37
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead