Battery Service
Thebatteryistheheartoftheelectricalsystem.Withreg-
ularandproperservice,batterylifecanbeextended.Ad-
ditionally, battery and electrical component failure can
be prevented.
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RIGHT
FRONT
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CAUTION
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When working with batteries, use extreme cau-
tion to avoid splashing or spilling electrolyte.
Electrolyte can destroy clothing and burn skin
and eyes. Always wear safety goggles and a face
shield when working with batteries.
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Battery Specifications
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BCI Group 26 Battery
Figure 44
540
Amp Cranking Performance at 0oF (--18oC)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Battery
5.
6.
7.
8.
Flange nut
Battery retainer
Carriage screw
Battery tray
80
minute Reserve Capacity at 80oF (27oC)
Negative cable
Positive cable
Cover
Electrolyte Specific Gravity (fully charged): from 1.250
to 1.280
Electrolyte Specific Gravity (discharged): 1.240
Battery Inspection and Maintenance
Check battery case for cracks. Replace battery if
Battery Removal and Installation (Fig. 44)
1.
1.
2.
Make sure that ignition switch is in the OFF position.
Squeezethebattery covertoreleasecover tabsfrom
batterytray.Removebatterycoverfromtheframe.Loos-
en battery retainer that secures battery to battery tray.
cracked or leaking.
2.
Check battery terminal posts for corrosion. Use wire
brush to clean corrosion from posts.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the battery, tape or
block vent holes to the filler caps and make sure the
caps are on tightly.
3.
After negative cable has been removed, loosen and re-
move positive (+) cable.
Loosen and remove negative (--) cable from battery.
3.
Check for signs of wetness or leakage on the top of
4.
5.
nect and tighten positive (+) cable to battery before con-
necting negative (--) cable.
Carefully remove battery from machine.
the battery which might indicate a loose filler cap, over-
charging,alooseterminalpostoroverfilling. Also,check
battery casefordirtandoil.Cleanthebatterywithasolu-
tionofbakingsodaandwater,thenrinseitwithcleanwa-
ter.
Install battery in reverse order making sure to con-
NOTE: Before connecting the negative (--) cable to the
battery, connect a digital multimeter (set to DC Amps)
between the negative battery post and the negative (--)
cable connector. The reading should be less than 0.1
amp. If the reading is 0.1 amp or more, the machine’s
electrical system should be tested for short circuits or
faulty components and repaired.
4.
battery if the seal is broken or leaking.
Check that the cover seal is not broken. Replace the
6.
Terminal Protector (Toro Part No. 107--0392) or petro-
leum jelly to prevent corrosion.
Coatbattery postsandcableconnectors withBattery
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place. Install battery cover to battery tray.
Make sure that battery retainer secures battery in
Electrical System
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