Toro Spray Master, Operator'S Manual

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Checking the Battery Charge
CAUTION
If the ignition is in the O
N
position, there
is potential for sparks and for engine
components to move. Sparks could cause an
explosion or moving parts could accidentally
engage, causing personal injury.
Ensure that the ignition switch is in the O
FF
position before charging the battery.
1. Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing the Machine (page 51) .
2. Carefully slip back the insulator cover of the
positive battery cable (
Figure 84 ).
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Figure 81
1. Negative battery terminal 2. Positive battery terminal
3. Measure the voltage of the battery with a
voltmeter.
4. Use the table below to locate the charge state
or the battery, and if needed, the battery-charger
setting and charging interval recommended to
charge the battery to 12.6 V or greater; refer to
the battery charge table below.
Important:
Ensure that the negative battery
cable is disconnected, and the battery
charger used for charging the battery
has an output of 16 V and 7 A or less to
avoid damaging the battery (see chart for
recommended charger settings).
Battery Charge Table
Voltage
Reading Percent
Charge Maximum
Charger
Settings Charging
Interval
12.6 or
greater 100% 16 V/
7 A No Charging
Required
12.4 to 12.6 75 to 100% 16 V/
7 A 30 Minutes
12.2 to 12.4 50 to 75% 16 V/
7 A 1 Hour
12.0 to 12.2
25 to 50% 14.4 V/
4 A
2 Hours
11.7 to 12.0 0 to 25% 14.4 V/
4 A 3 Hours
11.7 or less 0% 14.4 V/
2 A 6 Hours or
More
5. If the positive cable is also disconnected,
connect the
positive (red) cable to the positive
battery terminal and slip terminal cover over the
positive terminal (
Figure 81 ).
6. Remove the screw, washer, and ground cable
from the engine. Secure the battery cable to
the battery terminal with the bolt, washer, and
nut and torque the nut and bolt to 1978 to 2542
N∙cm (175 to 225 in-lb).
Note:
If time does not permit charging the
battery or if charging equipment is not available,
connect the negative battery cables and run
the vehicle continuously for 20 to 30 minutes to
charge the battery.
7. Carefully slip back the insulator cover of the
positive battery cable over the battery terminal
(
Figure 81 ).
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