Toro STX-26, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 39
1. Vent caps 3. Lower line
2. Upper line
4. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount
of distilled water; refer to
Adding Water to the
Battery (page 30) .
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is
just before you operate the machine. This lets the
water mix thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery (page 28) .
Important:
Never fill the battery with
distilled water while the battery is installed in
the machine. Electrolyte could spill on other
parts and cause corrosion.
4. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
5. Remove the vent caps from the battery ( Figure
39 ).
6. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell
until the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line
(
Figure 39 ) on the battery case.
Important:
Do not overfill the battery;
electrolyte (sulfuric acid) can cause severe
corrosion and damage to the chassis.
7. Wait 5 to 10 minutes after filling the battery
cells. Add distilled water, if necessary, until the
electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (
Figure
39 ) on the battery case.
8. Install the battery vent caps.
Cleaning the Battery
Note:
Keep the terminals and the entire battery case
clean, because a dirty battery discharges slowly.
1. Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the hydraulic lift.
2. Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the battery from the machine;
Removing the Battery (page 28) .
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 30) .
Installing the Battery
1. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the positive (red) battery cable to the positive (+)
battery terminal (
Figure 37 ).
2. Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive
battery post.
3. Using the fasteners previously removed, install
the negative (black) battery cable to the negative
(-) battery terminal (
Figure 37 ).
4. Secure the battery using the bar and wing nuts
(
Figure 37 ).
Important:
Ensure that the battery cables do not
contact any sharp edges or each other.
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