Battery Maintenance

 

Check battery condition weekly or after every 50 hours

 

of operation. Keep terminals and entire battery case

 

clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly. To

 

clean the battery, wash the entire case with solution of

 

baking soda and water. Rinse with clear water. Coat the

 

battery posts and cable connectors with Grafo 112X

 

(skin–over) grease (Toro Part No. 505-47) or petroleum

 

jelly to prevent corrosion.

 

IMPORTANT: Before welding on the machine, dis-

 

connect both cables from the battery and the termi-

 

nal connector from the alternator to prevent

 

damage to the electrical system.

1

 

1. Loosen knobs securing battery cover to machine.

 

 

Figure 66

CAUTION

1. Battery Cover

 

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Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when working with electrolyte. Charge the battery in a well ventilated so gases produced while charging can dissipate. Since the gases are explosive, keep open flame and electrical spark away from the battery; do not smoke. Nausea may result if the gases are inhaled. Unplug charger from electrical outlet before con- necting to, or disconnecting charger leads from battery posts.

Figure 67

1. Battery

Electrical System

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