Service and Repairs
NOTE: See the Briggs & Stratton Repair Manual for
4-cycle,
V-twin Cylinder, OHV Head Engines for engine
electrical component repair information.
Battery Storage
If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days:
4. Store battery ina cool atmosphere toavoid quick de-
terioration of the battery charge.
1.
Remove the battery from the machine and charge it
fully (see Battery Service).
5. To help prevent the battery from freezing, make sure
it is fully charged (see Battery Service).
2.
3.
Either store battery on a shelf or on the machine.
Leave cables disconnected ifthe battery is stored on
the machine.
Battery Care
1.
Battery electrolyte level must be properly main-
3. Battery cables must be tight on terminals to provide
good electrical contact.
tained. The top of the battery must be kept clean. lf the
machine is stored in a location where temperatures are
extremely high, the battery will discharge more rapidly
than if the machine is stored in a location where temper-
atures are cool.
CAUTION
Connecting battery cables to the wrong bat-
tery post could result in personal injury and/or
damage to the electrical system.
CAUTION
Wear safety goggles and rubber gloves when
working with electrolyte. Charge battery in a
well ventilated place so gasses produced
while charging can dissipate. Since the gases
are explosive, keep open flames and electrical
sparks away from the battery; do not smoke.
Nausea may result ifthe gasesare inhaled.Un-
plug charger from electrical outlet before con-
necting or disconnecting charger leads to or
from battery posts.
4.
If corrosion occurs at battery terminals, disconnect
cables. Always disconnect negative (--) cable first.
Clean clamps and terminals separately. Reconnect
cables to battery with positive (+) cable first. Coat bat-
tery posts and cable connectors with Battery Terminal
Protector (Toro Part No. 107--0392) or petroleum jelly to
prevent corrosion.
5. Periodically (at least every 50 operating hours)
check battery electrolyte level. Check electrolyte level
every 30 days if machine is in storage.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove battery fill caps while
cleaning.
6.
ized water. Do not fill battery cells above the fill line.
Maintain battery cell level with distilled or demineral-
2.
hours of operation. Keep terminals and entire battery
case clean because a dirty battery will discharge slowly.
Check battery condition weekly or after every 50
A. Clean battery by washing entire case with a solu-
tionofbakingsodaandwater.Rinsewithclearwater.
B. Coat battery posts and cable connectors with
Battery TerminalProtector (ToroPart No.107--0392)
or petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Electrical System
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