Multi Pro 5700 - Toro
Multi Pro 5700 - Toro
Multi Pro 5700 - Toro
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Inspection, Maintenance, and Testing<br />
1. Perform the following inspections and maintenance:<br />
A. Replace battery if cracked or leaking.<br />
B. Check battery terminal posts for corrosion. Use<br />
wire brush to clean corrosion from posts.<br />
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning the battery, tape or<br />
block vent holes to the filler caps and make sure the<br />
caps are on tightly.<br />
C. Check for signs of wetness or leakage on the top<br />
of the battery which might indicate a loose or missing<br />
filler cap, overcharging, loose terminal post, or overfilling.<br />
Also, check battery case for dirt and oil. Clean<br />
the battery with a solution of baking soda and water,<br />
then rinse it with clean water.<br />
D. Check that the cover seal is not broken away. Replace<br />
the battery if the seal is broken or leaking.<br />
E. Check the electrolyte level in each cell. If the level<br />
is below the tops of the plates in any cell, fill all cells<br />
with distilled water between the minimum and maximum<br />
fill lines. Charge at 15 to 25 amps for 15 minutes<br />
to allow sufficient mixing of the electrolyte.<br />
2. Conduct a hydrometer test of the battery electrolyte.<br />
IMPORTANT: Make sure the area around the cells is<br />
clean before opening the battery caps.<br />
A. Measure the specific gravity of each cell with a<br />
hydrometer. Draw electrolyte in and out of the<br />
hydrometer barrel prior to taking a reading to warm–<br />
up the hydrometer. At the same time take the temperature<br />
of the cell.<br />
B. Temperature correct each cell reading. For each<br />
10 o F (5.5 o C) above 80 o F (26.7 o C) add 0.004 to the<br />
specific gravity reading. For each 10 o F (5.5 o C) below<br />
80 o F (26.7 o C) subtract 0.004 from the specific<br />
gravity reading.<br />
Example: Cell Temperature<br />
100 o F<br />
Cell Gravity 1.245<br />
100 o F minus 80 o F equals 20 o F<br />
(37.7 o C minus 26.7 o C equals 11.0 o C)<br />
20 o F multiply by 0.004/10 o F equals 0.008<br />
(11 o C multiply by 0.004/5.5 o C equals 0.008)<br />
ADD (conversion above) 0.008<br />
Correction to 80 o F (26.7 o C) 1.253<br />
C. If the difference between the highest and lowest<br />
cell specific gravity is 0.050 or greater or the lowest<br />
cell specific gravity is less than 1.225, charge the battery.<br />
Charge at the recommended rate and time given<br />
in Charging or until all cells specific gravity is<br />
1.225 or greater with the difference in specific gravity<br />
between the highest and lowest cell less than 0.050.<br />
If these charging conditions can not be met, replace<br />
the battery.<br />
3. Perform a high–discharge test with an adjustable<br />
load tester.<br />
This is one of the most reliable means of testing a battery<br />
as it simulates the cold–cranking test. A commercial battery<br />
load tester is required to perform this test.<br />
CAUTION<br />
Follow the battery tester manufacturer’s instructions<br />
when using a battery tester.<br />
A. Check the voltage across the battery terminals<br />
prior to testing the battery. If the voltage is less than<br />
12.4 VDC, recharge the battery.<br />
B. If the battery has been charged, apply a 150 amp<br />
load for 15 seconds to remove the surface charge.<br />
Use a battery load tester following the manufacturer’s<br />
instructions.<br />
C. Make sure battery terminals are free of corrosion.<br />
D. Measure the temperature of the center cell.<br />
E. Connect a battery load tester to the battery terminals<br />
following the battery tester manufacturer’s<br />
instructions. Connect a digital multimeter to the<br />
battery terminals.<br />
F. Apply a test load of one half the Cranking Performance<br />
(see Battery Specifications) rating of the battery<br />
for 15 seconds.<br />
G. Take a voltage reading at 15 seconds, then remove<br />
the load.<br />
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