Electrical System Maintenance; Electrical System Safety; Servicing The Battery - Toro Z Master 8000 Series 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.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.

Servicing the Battery

Service Interval: Monthly
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber gloves
to protect your hands.
Removing the Battery
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine 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.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gases 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 reconnecting the negative
(black) cable.
1. Move the speed-control lever to the N
position to stop the machine.
2. Disengage the PTO, engage the parking brake,
shut off the engine, and wait for all moving parts
to stop.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable (black)
from the negative (-)(black) battery terminal
(Figure 45).
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal and remove the positive (+)(red)
battery cable (Figure
5. Remove the wing nuts securing the J-hooks
(Figure 45).
6. Remove the clamp
7. Remove the battery.
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(Figure 45).