Toro 3200, Service Manual

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Battery Service
The battery is the heart of the electrical system. With
regular and proper service, battery life can be extend.
Additionally, battery and electrical component failure
can be prevented.
Figure 51
CAUTION
When working with batteries, use ex-
ling electrolyte. Electrolyte can destroy
wear safety goggles and a face shield
when working with batteries.
1
2
treme caution to avoid slashing or spil-
clothing and burn skin or eyes. Always
1. Cap screw & washer 2. Battery retainer
Electrolyte Specific Gravity
Fully charged: 1.265 corrected to 80
_
F (26.7
_
C)
Discharged: less than 1.240
Battery Specifications
BCI Group Size 26:
Type 26 SMF–5
530 Amp Cranking Performance at 0
_
F (–17.8
_
C)
85 Minute Reserve Capacity at 80
_
F (26.7
_
C)
Removal (Fig. 51 and 52)
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to damage terminal
posts or cable connectors when removing the bat-
tery cables.
Figure 52
COVER SEAL
FILLER CAPS
CORRECT
LEVEL
WATER
CAP TUBES
1. Remove cap screw, washer, and battery retainer.
C. Check for signs of wetness or leakage on the top
2. Disconnect the ground cable (–) first to prevent
of the battery which might indicate a loose or mis-
short circuiting the battery, other components, or the op-
sing filler cap, overcharging, loose terminal post, or
erators hands. Disconnect the positive (+) cable.
overfilling. Also, check the battery case for dirt and
oil. Clean the battery with a solution of baking soda
3. Make sure that the filler caps are on tightly.
and water, then rinse it with clean water.
4. Remove battery from the battery compartment to a
D. Check that the cover seal is not broken away.
service area. This will minimize possible battery dam-
Replace the battery if the seal is broken or leaking.
age and allow better access for inspection and service.
E. Check the electrolyte level in each cell. If the lev-
Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing
el is below the tops of the plates in any cell, fill all
cells with distilled water to the bottom of the cap
1. Perform following inspections and maintenance:
tubes. Charge at 15 to 25 amps for 15 minutes to al-
low sufficient mixing of the electrolyte.
A. Check for cracks caused by overly tight or loose
hold–down clamp. Replace battery if cracked and
2. Conduct a hydrometer test of the battery electrolyte.
leaking.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the area around the cells is
B. Check battery terminal posts for corrosion. Use
clean before opening the battery caps.
a terminal brush or steel wool to clean corrosion
from the battery terminal posts.
A. Measure the specific gravity of each cell with a
hydrometer. Draw electrolyte in and out of the
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the battery, tape or
hydrometer barrel prior to taking a reading to warm–
block the vent holes to the filler caps and make sure
up the hydrometer. At the same time take the tem-
the caps are on tightly.
perature of the cell.
Electrical System
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