40
GTS 200
Electric Starter
Battery
Handling Instructions
CAUTION
LIKE ALL batteries, these units contain corrosive
fluids and toxic materials and should be handled
with care.
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Do not puncture, disassemble, mutilate or incinerate.
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As with all rechargeable batteries, explosive gases could
be vented during charge or discharge. Use in a well
ventilated area, away from sources of ignition.
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Battery should be recharged by adults only.
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Use only the battery charger specified.
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Do not make direct contact between the positive and
negative terminals as this could cause high current flow,
creating high heat and the possibility of a fire.
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Avoid any direct connection of battery terminals that will
cause the battery to short out.
First Aid
CAUTION
IF THE battery case cracks or breaks open as the
result of severe abuse and some of the liquid
comes in contact with skin or clothing, follow
these instructions:
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External Contact – Immediately flush skin or
eyes with water for at least 15 minutes.
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Internal Contact – Drink tap water, milk, or
milk of magnesia. Take whites of eggs. Do not
induce vomiting.
WARNING
IN CASE of external or internal contact, call a
physician immediately.
Check Battery
1. Physical check – clean if necessary.
A. Corrosion
B. Dirt
C. Terminal – clean, undamaged. Replace if damaged
with Toro Part #49–8141.
2. Fully charge battery with charger supplied with the mower.
3. Install battery on mower. Plug into wire harness.
4. Slightly loosen battery plug and attach DC voltmeter.
Reading should be around 12.5 VDC.
5. Disconnect spark plug wire and turn switch to start.
6. Battery should maintain 9 volts or more while cranking
engine. If it is less than 9 volts, replace battery.
Alternate method: Test using Toro Keylectric tester, Toro Part
#67–7970, Fig. 90. Instructions provided on tester.
Fig. 90 – Keylectric Tester
CAUTION
DO NOT crank starter motor for more than 15
seconds without cooling starter 2 minutes.
Replace Battery Terminal
Toro Part #49–8141 is a replacement plug with two solderless
connectors (Fig. 91). It can be used when the plug or lead
wires between the plug and battery are damaged.
Fig. 91 – Replacement Battery Terminal
Toro Part #49–8141