Toro Z Master Professional 7000 Series, Operator'S Manual

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Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from the 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 chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page 53) .
2. Charge the battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to
30 A or for 30 minutes at 10 A.
Note:
Do not overcharge the battery.
3. When the battery is fully charged, unplug
the charger from the electrical outlet, then
disconnect the charger leads from the battery
posts (
Figure 70 ).
4. Install the battery in the machine and connect
the battery cables; refer to
Installing the Battery
(page 54) .
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
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Figure 70
1. Positive (+) battery post 3. Red (+) charger lead
2. Negative (–) battery post 4. Black (–) charger lead
Installing the Battery
Note:
Position the battery in the tray with the terminal
posts opposite from the hydraulic tank ( Figure 71 ).
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Figure 71
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