StarTrac 263-4WD-8G-STAGE-V, Owner'S Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL | STARTRAC 263 4WD – 8G – STAGE – V
5.45
BATTERY REMOVAL PROCEDURE
Battery is located at front of the tractor as shown in the
figure, follow the below procedure to access the battery:
1. Open the bonnet.
2. Remove the fly nut (1) by rotating it anticlockwise.
3. Detach the (-)ve terminal first and then (+)ve terminal (2).
5.46 CHECK ELECTROLYTE LEVEL
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It should just touch the upper mark and never be under
the bottom mark.
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It is advisable to periodically check the level of battery
acid and to add distilled water if necessary.
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Recharge the battery thereafter.
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NEVER top up with SULPHURIC ACID
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If you need to top up more frequently, have the battery
charging system checked by a qualified technician.
NOTE
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The level of the electrolyte must be checked with the
engine off, the tractor parked on the flat ground and the
battery cold.
NOTE
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Make sure that the battery terminal nuts are well fixed
to their terminals.
5.47 BATTERY CHARGING PROCEDURE
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Check the battery charge with a digital voltmeter as Described below:
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Connect to the two battery poles, matching their terminals with the same sign (negative with
negative and positive with positive).
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Now read the measured value on the instrument and compare this value with the ones in
the table to establish the battery charge status.
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When the voltage is near 12.30V, the battery must be immediately charged with current
equal to 1/10 of the capacity in Ah (a 65 Ah battery must be given a 5 Amp charge).
Voltage (V) Charge Status
12.66 V 100 %
12.45 V 75 %
12.30 V 50 %
12.00 V 25 %
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Protect against freezing.
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Ensure that terminals are clean and tight.
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Check specific gravity of battery using a battery hydrometer.
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Specific gravity of a fully charged battery is 1.265 ±0.005 at 27 °C.
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Do not use quick battery chargers to recharge the Batteries.
Fig.5.30
Fig.5.31