Toro 22311 - Servicing the Battery

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Figure 24
1. Oil filter
2. Gasket
3. Adapter
6. Install the replacement oil filter to the filter adapter.
Turn the oil filter clockwise until the rubber gasket
contacts the filter adapter, then tighten the filter an
additional 1/2 turn (Fig. 24).
7. Fill the crankcase with the proper type of new oil;
refer to Changing the Oil, page 25.
Servicing the Battery
Important The following procedures apply when
servicing a (dry) battery that has replaced the original
battery. The original (wet) battery does not require
service.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.
Warning
Check the electrolyte level in the battery every 100 hours.
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to reduce
corrosion.
Checking the Electrolyte Level
1. Stop the engine and remove the ignition key.
2. Look at the side of the battery. The electrolyte must be
up to the Upper line (Fig. 25). Do not allow the
electrolyte to fall below the Lower line (Fig. 25).
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Figure 25
1. Filler caps
2. Upper line
3. Lower line
3. If the electrolyte is low, add the required amount of
distilled water; refer to Adding Water to the Battery,
page 26.
Danger
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid which is
a deadly poison and causes severe burns.
• Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact with
skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety glasses to
shield your eyes and rubber gloves to protect
your hands.
• Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
Adding Water to the Battery
The best time to add distilled water to the battery is just
before you operate the machine. This lets the water mix
thoroughly with the electrolyte solution.
1. Remove the battery from the traction unit.
2. Clean the top of the battery with a paper towel.
Important Never fill the battery with distilled water
while the battery is installed in the traction unit.
Electrolyte could be spilled on other parts and cause
corrosion.