Connecting The Battery; Charging The Battery; Servicing The Battery - Toro Reelmaster 5610 Operator's Manual

1. Tab (battery cover)
2. Negative battery cable
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Slide the insulator cover off the positive
battery-cable clamp, and disconnect the positive
battery cable.

Connecting the Battery

1. Install the positive battery cable (red) to the
positive (+) battery post
1. Tab (battery cover)
2. Negative battery cable
2. Install the negative battery cable (black) to the
negative (-) battery post.
Figure 85
3. Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
4. Slot (battery tray)
(Figure 86).
Figure 86
3. Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
4. Slot (battery tray)
3. Apply a coat of Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease,
Toro Part No. 505-47 to the battery posts and
battery-cable clamps.
4. Slide the rubber boot over the positive
battery-cable clamp.
5. Assemble the cover over the battery, inserting
the tabs of the cover into the slots in the battery
tray.
6. Close and latch the screen; refer to
Screen (page

Charging the Battery

1. Disconnect the battery; refer to
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the Battery (page
2. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts.
3. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4 to
8 hours.
4. When the battery is charged, disconnect the
charger from the electrical outlet and battery
posts.
5. Connect the battery; refer to
Battery (page

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Every 50 hours
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page
2. Open the screen; refer to
(page 40).
3. Check the condition of the battery.
Note:
Replace a worn or damaged battery.
4. Disconnect the battery cables, and remove the
battery from the machine; refer to
the Battery (page
5. Clean the entire battery case with a solution of
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sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water.
6. Rinse the case with clean water.
7. Assemble the battery to the machine and
connect the battery cables; refer to
the Battery (page
8. Close and latch the screen; refer to
Screen (page
50
Closing the
40).
Disconnecting
49).
Connecting the
50).
40).
Opening the Screen
Disconnecting
49).
Connecting
50).
Closing the
40).