LUBRICATION & PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
75
FIG. 6-34:
Water need not be added to battery, the bat-
tery is of maintenance-free type.
If the battery performance be questioned, the battery
should be removed and recharged from an external
source following battery charger instructions.
Repeated battery charging may be due to a defect in
Tractor charging system and / or a defective battery.
NOTE: When charging battery from an external source,
battery temperature must not exceed 125F
(54C) if overheating occurs, charge rate must
be reduced or halted.
To handle the battery
(1) Water need not to be added to battery as battery
is maintenance-free type.
(2) Never close or cover vent of battery.
(3) Battery indicator with colors shows battery condition.
When checking battery, set machine in horizontal
place and look indicator from top of battery.
(4) If indicator shows clear or light green color, tap
battery body to remove bubble inside indicator.
Then check battery indicator.
WARNING:
Never disassemble battery.
Batteries contains sulfuric acid electrolyte
(fluid).
Keep away from sparks or flames, which
could cause explosion.
When charging battery from an external
source;
Set charging voltage below 16v.
Set charging ampere below 1/10 (one tenth)
of battery capacity.
When connecting and disconnecting battery
cables, turn off power of battery charger.
If you have any question about battery, con-
sult your dealer.
Indicator Color
Condition
Countermeasure
Green
Charged
Usable
Black
Discharged
Need to charge
Clear
Low Electrolyte
Need to replace
Starting Switches
This Tractor is equipped with a neutral-start system con-
sisting of neutral switches and a relay. To start Tractor,
ALL the following is required:
(Mechanical Transmission)
Depress clutch pedal.
Gear shift lever must be in neutral position.
PTO control lever must be in neutral (OFF) position.
Mid PTO control lever must be in neutral (OFF) position.
(Hydrostatic Transmission)
Range shift lever must be in neutral position.
PTO control switch must be off position.
FIG. 6-34
