Toro Pro Force 44552, Service Manual

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Removing and Installing the Battery (continued)
IMPORTANT
Be careful when removing the battery cables and ensure that you do
not damage the terminal posts or cable connectors.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, shut off the engine, and remove the key
from the key switch. Block the wheels with chocks to prevent the machine
from moving.
2. Remove the battery cover.
3. Loosen and remove the negative (-) cable from the battery. Position the
disconnected cable away from the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive cable (+) from the battery.
5. Remove the carriage screw and flange nut that secures the battery retainer.
6. Carefully remove the battery from the machine.
7. Install the battery in reverse order.
8. Connect and tighten the positive (+) cable to the battery before connecting
negative (-) cable. Tighten the battery terminal nuts from 14 to 20 N·m (10
to 15 ft-lb) .
9. Apply a thin coating of battery terminal protector to the battery cable
terminals; refer to Battery Terminal Protector (page 2–12) .
10. Install the battery cover.
Inspecting, Maintaining, and Testing the Battery
Temperature Correcting Specific Gravity
Cell Temperature 100°F
Cell Specific Gravity 1.245
38°C minus 27°C equals 11.0°C
(100°F minus 80°F equals 20°F)
11°C multiply by 0.004/5.5°C equals 0.008
(20°F multiply by 0.004/10°F equals 0.008)
ADD (conversion above) 0.008
Correction to 27°C (80°F) 1.253
Minimum Voltage
Minimum Voltage Battery-Electrolyte Temperature
9.6
70°F (and up) 21°C (and up)
9.5 60°F 15°C
9.4 50°F 10°C
9.3 40°F 4°C
9.1
30°F -1°C
8.9 20°F -7°C
8.7 10°F -12°C
8.5 0°F -18°C
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