Toro Workman 07235, Operator'S Manual

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Figure 49
1. Positive battery terminal 5. Battery cover
2. Positive battery cable 6. Battery clamp
3. Negative battery cable 7. Locknut
4. Negative battery terminal 8. Carriage bolt
2. Disconnect the negative-battery cable from the
terminal of the battery (
Figure 49 ).
3. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the
terminal of the battery (
Figure 49 ).
Removing the Battery
1. Disconnect the battery cables; refer to
Disconnecting the Battery (page 41) .
2. Remove the locknut, carriage bolt, and battery
clamp that secures the battery to the battery tray
(
Figure 49 ).
3. Remove the battery from the battery tray ( Figure
49 ).
Installing the Battery
1. Align the battery to the battery tray of the
machine (
Figure 49 ).
Note:
Ensure that the positive and negative
posts of the battery are aligned as shown in
Figure 49 .
2. Secure the battery to the battery tray with the
battery clamp, carriage bolt, and locknut (
Figure
49 ).
3. Connect the battery cables; refer to Connecting
the Battery (page 42) .
Connecting the Battery
1. Connect the positive battery cable to the terminal
of the battery (
Figure 49 ).
2. Connect the negative battery cable to the
terminal of the battery (
Figure 49 ).
3. Install the battery cover onto the top of the
battery (
Figure 49 ).
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
(1.260 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 42) .
2. Connect a 3 to 4 A battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 A
for 4 to 8 hours (12 V).
Note:
Do not overcharge the battery.
3. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Installing the Battery (page 42) .
Storing the Battery
If you are storing the machine for more than 30 days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store
it on the shelf or on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if it is stored on the machine. Store
the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent
the battery from freezing, make sure that it is fully
charged.
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