Toro TX 427 22342HD, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 43
1. Filler 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 34) .
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the traction unit. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is a
deadly poison 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. Disconnect the negative (black) cable from the negative
(-) battery post.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the tractor and cables, causing sparks. Sparks
can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
2. Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the positive
(+) battery post.
3. Remove the battery from the traction unit.
Important:
Never fill the battery with distilled
water while the battery is installed in the traction
unit. Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts
and cause corrosion.
4. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
5. Remove the filler caps from the battery ( Figure 43 ).
6. Slowly pour distilled water into each battery cell until
the electrolyte level is up to the Upper line (
Figure 43 )
on the battery case.
Important:
Do not overfill the battery because
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 43 ) on the battery case.
8. Install the battery filler caps.
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. Check the electrolyte level; refer to Checking the
Electrolyte Level (page 33) .
2. Make sure that the filler caps are installed in the battery.
3. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 A or
30 minutes at 4 to 6 A (
Figure 44 ). Do not overcharge
the battery.
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