Toro Dingo 320-D, Operator'S Manual

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Charging the Battery
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially
important to prevent battery damage when the
temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery (page 33) .
2. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to
30 A or 30 minutes at 4 to 6 A (
Figure 36 ). Do
not overcharge the battery.
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Figure 36
1. Positive battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead
2. Negative battery post 4. Black (-) charger lead
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (
Figure 36 ).
Cleaning the Battery
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean, to help extend battery life.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage
the parking brake (if equipped), and lower the
loader arms.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the battery from the machine;
Removing the Battery (page 33) .
4. Wash the entire case with a solution of baking
soda and water.
5. Rinse the battery with clear water.
6. Coat the battery posts and cable connectors with
Grafo 112X (skin-over) grease (Toro Part No.
505-47) or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
7. Install the battery; refer to Installing the Battery
(page 34) .
Installing the Battery
1. Install the battery onto the platform ( Figure 35 ).
2. Secure the battery in the chassis with the bars
and nuts removed previously (
Figure 35 ).
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal (
Figure 35 ).
4. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
battery post.
5. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the negative (black) battery cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal (
Figure 35 ).
6. Install the battery cover ( Figure 35 ).
Important:
Ensure that the battery cables do not
contact any sharp edges or each other.
Servicing a Replacement Battery
The original battery is maintenance-free and does not
require service. For servicing a replacement battery,
refer to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.
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