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5.10.2
Battery
The windrower is equipped with a pair of batteries, which are used to start the windrower and to power its electrical
system. Follow these recommendations to ensure the service life of the batteries.
Maintaining Batteries
To ensure the service life of the windrower
’
s batteries, follow these recommendations.
CAUTION
Do NOT attempt to service the battery unless you have the proper equipment and the training necessary to perform
the task. Contact your MacDon Dealer if the electrical system requires service.
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Measure the battery
’
s charge once a year, or more often if the windrower regularly operates in cold weather.
Hydrometer readings should range between 1.260 and 1.300. Readings below 1.250 indicate that charging is required.
For instructions, refer to
. The battery may also require additional electrolyte fluid. For
instructions, refer to
Adding Electrolyte to Batteries, page 389
.
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Keep the battery case clean. To clean the case, wipe it with a damp cloth.
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Keep all connections to the battery clean. If there is corrosion on the battery terminals, apply a paste of baking soda
and water to the terminals and scrub them with a brush. A light coating of grease applied to the terminals after the
cables are attached will reduce the future occurrence of corrosion.
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To safely store a battery: store it in an upright position, fully charged, in a dry area, at a temperature between
-7° and +26°C (+20° to +80°F).
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Do
NOT
stack batteries on top of each other, unless the batteries are placed in cartons first.
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Test batteries every 4
–
6 months. Recharge them if necessary.
Battery Main Disconnect Switch
The battery
’
s main disconnect switch is located on the right cab-forward side frame rail, just behind the batteries. It can be
accessed by moving the maintenance platform.
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Figure 5.121: Battery Main Disconnect Switch
Move switch (A) to the POWER OFF position when servicing
electrical components. Doing so will help prevent the loss of
battery charge when the windrower will not be used for periods
longer than one week.
