Service and Repairs
Battery Storage
If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days:
4. Store batteries in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the battery charge.
1.
Remove the batteries and charge them fully (see
Battery Service).
5. To help prevent the batteries from freezing, make
sure they are fully charged (see Battery Service).
2.
3.
Either store batteries on a shelf or on the machine.
Leavecablesdisconnectedifthebatteriesarestored
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.
WARNING
Connecting cables to the wrong battery post
could result in personal injury and/or damage
to the electrical system.
WARNING
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 (--) cables first.
Clean clamps and terminals separately. Reconnect
cables with positive (+) cables first. Coat battery posts
and cable connectors with Battery Terminal Protector
(Toro Part No. 107--0392) or petroleum jelly to prevent
corrosion.
5.
and every 30 days if machine is in storage.
Check electrolyte level every 25 operating hours,
IMPORTANT: Do not remove fill caps while clean-
ing.
6. Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized wa-
ter. Do not fill cells above the fill line.
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.
Groundsmaster 5900/5910
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Electrical System
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