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Keep the battery clean.
Wash it with lukewarm water after removal from the tractor.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the negative lead before washing.
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Clean the pole studs, the cable terminals and the battery retainer thoroughly.
Wash off oxidised spots with water. Wipe the outside of the battery when it is
clean, and coat the pole studs and the cable terminals with petroleum jelly.
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Refit the battery.
IMPORTANT: Always connect the positive lead first.
4.8.6.3
Alternator
The tractor has a negative-grounded alternator which can easily be damaged if
incorrect connections are made in the electrical system.
Connection of the battery with wrong polarity can burn out the alternator or
rectifier. The electrical charging circuit must not be broken when the engine is
running.
4.8.6.4
Protecting the electrical system before welding
Before repairing the tractor by arc welding, protect the electrical system from
damaging.
1. Disconnect the battery leads.
Disconnect the negative lead first.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that the main power is turned off before
disconnecting or reconnecting the battery.
2. Disconnect the alternator wiring.
IMPORTANT: Never run the engine with the alternator disconnected.
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