Maintaining The Batteries - Toro Workman GTX Operator's Manual

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Electrolyte is poisonous.
– Do not drink the electrolyte.
– If electrolyte has been swallowed, have them
drink large quantities of water immediately to
dilute the electrolyte, if possible.
– Do not attempt to make them vomit.
– Call a poison control center and get medical
attention immediately.
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When not filling the batteries, keep the battery
vent caps tight on the batteries. Do not operate
the machine if any of the vent caps are missing or
damaged.
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When removing or installing the batteries, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the machine.
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Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the machine.
•
Do not check a battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. This causes sparks,
which can cause an explosion.
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Always keep the battery retainers in place to
protect and secure the batteries.
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Read and understand the charging instructions
before charging the batteries; refer to
the Batteries (page
precautions when charging the batteries:
– Turn the machine key switch to O
connecting the charger to a power source.
– Use only the battery charger supplied with the
machine to charge the batteries.
– Do not charge a damaged or frozen battery.
– Always unplug the AC power cord from the
power outlet before unplugging it from the
machine charging receptacle to avoid sparks.
– If a battery gets hot while charging, begins
emitting large amounts of gasses, or spews
electrolyte, immediately disconnect the charger
power cord from the power outlet. Have the
machine serviced by an Authorized Service
Dealer before using it again.
Charging
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before
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Maintaining the Batteries

Raise the seat assembly and raise the cargo bed
before maintaining the batteries; refer to
Lowering the Seat Assembly (page 28)
the Cargo Bed to the Dump Position (page
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gases 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 machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
• Use insulated tools when maintaining the
batteries.
• Always keep the battery retainers in place
to protect and secure the batteries.
DANGER
Do not touch any electrical components or
contacts on the motor.
Touching any of these components or
contacts could seriously injure you or cause
death.
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and Raising
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