Servicing the Battery
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours (or weekly,
whichever comes first)
Important:
When removing the battery, always
disconnect the negative (-) cable first.
Important:
When installing the battery, always
connect the negative (-) cable last.
Under normal operating conditions the battery does
not require any further attention. If the machine has
been subject to continuous use under high ambient
temperature conditions, the battery electrolyte may
require adding water.
1.
Remove the storage compartment; refer to
Removing the Storage Compartment (page 38)
.
2.
Remove any corrosion from the battery terminals
using a wire brush and to prevent further
corrosion.
Note:
Check the condition of the battery cables.
Install new cables when current ones are
showing signs of wear or damage and tighten
any loose connections as necessary.
3.
Apply Grafo 112X skin-over grease (Toro Part
No. 505-47) or petroleum jelly to the terminals.
4.
Clean the battery compartment.
5.
Remove the cell covers and if needed add
distilled water to a height 15 mm below the top
of the battery. Install the cell covers.
6.
Install the storage compartment; refer to
Installing the Storage Compartment (page 38)
.
Checking the Electrical
System
Service Interval:
Every 500 hours
Inspect all electrical connections and cables and
replace any which are damaged or corroded. Spray a
good-quality water inhibitor onto exposed connections
to prevent moisture ingress.
Checking the Fuses
1.
Remove the storage compartment; refer to
Removing the Storage Compartment (page 38)
.
2.
Remove the fuse-block cover (
Note:
The fuse block is located next to the
battery.
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Figure 58
1.
Fuse block
2.
Fuse-block cover
3.
Check for open fuses.
Note:
There are 10 fuses in the electrical
system.
4.
Replace any open fuse with a fuse of equal
amperage capacity.
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Figure 59
5.
Install the fuse-block cover (
).
6.
Install the storage compartment; refer to
Installing the Storage Compartment (page 38)
.
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