Operator's Manual
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Battery electrolyte level must be properly
maintained and the top of the battery kept clean. lf the
machine is stored in a location where temperatures are
extremely high, the battery will run down more rapidly
than if the machine is stored in a location where
temperatures are cool.
Keep top of battery clean by washing periodically
with a brush dipped in ammonia or bicarbonate of soda
solution. Flush the top surface with water after
cleaning. Do not remove the fill cap while cleaning.
Battery cables must be tight on terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
If corrosion occurs at terminals, disconnect
cables, negative (-) cable first and scrape clamps and
terminals separately. Reconnect cables, positive (+)
cable first and coat terminals with petroleum jelly.
Check the electrolyte level every 25 operating
hours or, if machine is in storage, every 30 days.
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Maintain cell level with distilled or demineralized
water. Do not fill cells above fill line.
If machine will be stored for more than 30 days,
remove the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on
the shelf on the machine. Leave the cables
disconnected if stored on the machine. Store the
battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid quick
deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent
battery from freezing, make sure it is fully charged. The
specific gravity of a fully charged battery is 1.250.
The RAKE-O-VAC has two identification numbers: a
model number and a serial number. These numbers
are stamped into a plate located on the main frame. In
any correspondence concerning the unit, supply the
model and serial numbers to ensure correct
information and replacement parts are obtained.
/3& Do not order by reference number if a parts
catalog is being used; use the part number.
To order replacement parts from an authorized TORO
Distributor, supply the following information:
Model and serial numbers.
Part number, description, and quantity of parts
desired.