Service and Repairs
NOTE: Refer to the appropriate engine Service Manual
for engine electrical component repair information.
Battery Storage
If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days:
4. Store battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid 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 battery cables disconnected if the 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 battery
post could result in personal injury and/or dam-
age 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 battery charger from electrical outlet be-
fore connecting or disconnecting charger
leads to or from battery posts.
4.
If corrosion occurs at battery terminals, disconnect
cables.Alwaysdisconnectnegative(--)cablefirst.Clean
clamps andterminalsseparately.Connectcables tobat-
tery with positive (+) cable first. Coat battery posts and
cable connectors with Battery Terminal Protector (Toro
Part No. 107--0392) or petroleum jelly to prevent corro-
sion.
5. Periodically(atleastevery50operatinghours)check
batteryelectrolytelevel.Checkelectrolytelevelevery30
days if machine is in storage.
IMPORTANT: Do not remove battery fill caps while
cleaning battery.
6.
fill battery cells above the fill line.
Maintain battery cell level with distilled water. Do not
2.
(50)
Check battery condition weekly or after every fifty
hours of operation. Keep terminals and entire bat-
tery case clean because a dirty battery will discharge
slowly.
A. Clean battery by washing entire case with a solu-
tion ofbaking soda andwater.Rinsewith clear water.
B. CoatbatterypostsandcableconnectorswithBat-
tery Terminal Protector (Toro Part No. 107--0392) or
petroleum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Workman HD Series
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Electrical System
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