Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro 07411EX Operator's Manual

Electrical System
Maintenance

Electrical System Safety

•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.

Servicing the Battery

Battery voltage: 12 V with 300 A (cold-cranking) at
-18°C (0°F).
•
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
•
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them
with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking
soda.
•
Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
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Disconnecting the Battery
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
• Always reconnect the positive (red) battery
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
Disconnect the battery as shown in
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WARNING
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
cable before reconnecting the negative
(black) cable.
protect and secure the battery.
WARNING
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
Figure 47
Figure 47.
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