Service And Repairs; Battery Storage; Battery Care - Toro Sand Pro 5040 Service Manual

Service and Repairs

Battery Storage

If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days:
1. Remove the battery and charge it fully (see Battery
Service).
2. Either store battery on a shelf or on the machine.
3. Leave cables disconnected if the battery is stored on
the machine.

Battery Care

1. Battery electrolyte level must be properly main-
tained. The top of the battery must be kept clean. lf the
machine is stored in a location where temperatures are
extremely high, the battery will discharge more rapidly
than if the machine is stored in a location where temper-
atures are cool.
WARNING
Wear safety goggles, a face shield and rubber
gloves when working with electrolyte. Charge
battery in a well ventilated place so gasses
produced while charging can dissipate. Since
the gases are explosive, keep open flames and
electrical sparks away from the battery; do not
smoke. Nausea may result if the gases are in-
haled. Unplug battery charger from electrical
outlet before connecting or disconnecting
charger leads to or from battery terminals.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove battery filler caps
while cleaning battery.
2. Check battery condition weekly or after every 50
hours of operation. Keep terminals and entire battery
case clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly.
A. Clean battery by washing entire case with a solu-
tion of baking soda and water. Rinse with clear water.
B. Spray battery terminals with Battery Terminal
Protector (Toro Part No. 107–0392) to prevent cable
and terminal corrosion. Petroleum jelly can be used
as well.
Electrical System
4. Store battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick de-
terioration of the battery charge.
5. To help prevent the battery from freezing, make sure
it is fully charged before storing the battery/machine
(see Battery Service).
3. Battery cables must be tight on battery terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
Connecting cables to the wrong battery termi-
nal could result in personal injury and/or dam-
age to the electrical system.
4. If corrosion occurs at battery terminals, disconnect
cables from battery. Always disconnect negative (–)
cable first and then positive (+) cable. Clean cable con-
nectors and battery terminals separately. Reconnect
cables with positive (+) cable first and then negative (–)
cable. Coat battery posts and cable connectors with
Battery Terminal Protector (Toro Part No. 107–0392) or
petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
5. Check battery electrolyte level every 25 operating
hours, and every 30 days if machine is in storage.
6. Maintain battery cell electrolyte level with distilled or
demineralized water. Do not fill cells above the fill line.
Page 5 – 14
WARNING
Sand Pro & Infield Pro 3040/5040