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Regular Maintenance
CLEANING THE BATTERY AND
CABLES
(Note: The tractor equipped with a maintenance-free
BCI58 battery)
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, Figure 25).
2. Remove the battery and clean the compartment
with a solution of baking soda and water.
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery
cables, positive cable first (A).
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame
by a tool.
Figure 25. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
A
B
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