Toro STX-26, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 37
1. Negative cable 7. Positive cable
2. Nut (1/4 inch)
8. Battery hold down plate
3. Nut (5/16 inch) 9. Washer
4. Bolt 10. J-bolt
5. Rubber cover (red) 11. Battery
6. Rubber cover (black)
4. Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red)
battery terminal, then remove the positive (red)
battery cable (
Figure 37 ).
5. Remove the hold down plate, J-bolts, and
locknuts securing the battery (
Figure 37 ) and
remove the battery.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from 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 28) .
2. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A for 4
to 8 hours (
Figure 38 ). Do not overcharge the
battery.
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Figure 38
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 38 ).
Checking the Battery Electrolyte
Level
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
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. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte
must be up to the
upper line ( Figure 39 ). Do
not allow the electrolyte to fall below the Lower
line (
Figure 39 ).
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