Battery Inspection and Maintenance
FILLER CAPS
CAP TUBES
WARNING
CORRECT
WATER
LEVEL
POTENTIAL HAZARD:
COVER SEAL
Batteryelectrolytecontainssulfuricacidwhich
is a deadly poison and it causes severe
burns.
WHAT CAN HAPPEN:
If you carelessly drink electrolyte you could die
or if it gets onto your skin you will be burned.
HOW TO AVOID THE HAZARD:
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shieldyoureyesandrubbergloves toprotect
your hands.
Figure 31
Battery Installation (Fig. 30)
IMPORTANT: To prevent possible electrical prob-
lems, install only a fully charged battery.
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin. Always RE-
CONNECT thepositive (red) battery cablebe-
fore reconnecting the negative (black) cable.
Followallinstructionsandcomplywithallsafe-
ty messages on the electrolyte container.
1.
off.
Make surethe ignition switch andall accessories are
2.
necessary.
Make sure the battery tray is clean and repainted if
3.
the battery hold down components are in good condi-
tion.
Make sure battery cables, battery connections and
1.
down rod. Replace battery if cracked and leaking.
Check for cracks caused by overly tight or loose hold
2.
minalbrushorsteelwooltocleancorrosionfromthebat-
tery terminal posts.
Checkbatteryterminalpostsforcorrosion.Useater-
4.
the right side of the vehicle.
Set battery on the battery base with its posts toward
5.
with flange screw and flange nut.
Secure positive cable (red) to positive battery post
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the battery, tape or
block the vent holes to the filler caps and make sure
the caps are on tightly.
6. Secure battery with hold down rod and wing nuts.
3.
Check for signs of wetness or leakage on the top of
7. Connect a digital multimeter (set to amps) between
the negative battery post and the negative cable (black)
connector. The reading should be less than 0.1 amp. If
the reading is 0.1 amp or more, the unit’s electrical sys-
tem should be tested and repaired.
the battery which might indicate a loose or missing filler
cap, overcharging, loose terminal post or overfilling.
Also, check the battery case for dirt and oil. Clean the
battery with a solution of baking soda and water, then
rinse it with clean water.
8.
post with flange screw and flange nut.
Secure negative cable (black) to negative battery
4.
place the battery if the seal is broken or leaking.
Check that the cover seal is not broken away. Re-
9.
107--0392) on battery posts and cable connectors to re-
duce corrosion after connections are made.
Apply battery terminal protector (Toro part number
5.
Check the electrolyte level in each cell. If the level is
below the tops of the plates in any cell, fill all cells with
distilledwater tothebottomofthecaptubes(orfillline).
Charge at 15 to 25 amps for 15 minutes to allow suffi-
cient mixing of the electrolyte.
Electrical System
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Workman MD/MDX
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