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1 PERIODICAL INSPECTION 1 PERIODICAL INSPECTION
EF494T TM 06/2011 edition 31
1.10 CHECKING BATTERY
DANGER

Never use a fire while checking the battery or the
battery cap is removed. Otherwise, a fire or gas
explosion may result.

Do not touch battery electrolyte with bare hand. If the
electrolyte is spilled on your body or cloth, wash it out
immediately with water. Electrolyte may cause a burn.
CAUTION
To connect battery, start with the positive terminal (+) first,
For removal, remove negative terminal (-) first.
Otherwise, short-circuit may cause fire.
Check battery
Check the level of battery electrolyte whether it is
between upper and lower limit line.
If the level is lower than the lower limit, add distilled water
as high as the upper limit.
(A) Battery
(B) Upper limit
(C) Lower limit
NOTE:

Excessive battery electrolyte may overflow during
recharging, damaging the metallic parts of the tractor.

Add distilled water only. Adding battery electrolyte,
such dilute sulfuric acid, may shorten the battery life.
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Quick charge is not recommended.
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When replacing the battery, use the specified battery.
IMPORTANT

Make sure the tractor is level when checking the level
of electrolyte.
Removing and installing battery
Remove
(1) Open the bonnet
(2) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the
battery and disconnect the positive cable.
(3) Loosen fixing nuts and remove the battery.
Installation
(1) Connect positive cable and negative cable.
(2) Tighten fixing nut.
(D) Negative (ground) cable
(E) Positive cable
(F) Fixing nut