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October 2019
LEKTRO 88/89 SERIES - OPERATION MANUAL
B.2.3
BATTERIES
Inspect the battery compartment(s) and batteries, as follows:
1. Check the battery compartment for signs of electrolyte overflow.
2. If any electrolyte has overflowed, then flush the tops and surrounding battery compartment
surfaces with a solution of 1 lb. baking soda dissolved in 1 gallon of water (0.5 kg. to 4 liters).
3. Refer to the Batteries section of the
88 Series tractor Service Manual
or
89 Series tractor
Service Manual
for step-by-step instructions on how to check and fill the electrolyte levels in
all battery cells.
4. Charge the batteries to their 100% charge level.
CAUTION
CAUTION
DISCHARGING THE BATTERIES BELOW 50% DURING THE FIRST FIVE
CHARGING CYCLES MAY REDUCE BATTERY CAPACITY AND/OR BATTERY
LIFE.
B.2.4
CHARGER INSTALLATION
Refer to one or both of the following resources for detailed charger installation instructions:
• Batteries section in the 88/89 Series
Service Manual
.
• Charger manual attached to the charger.
You will need to:
• Verify that the adjustable Input Voltage tap setting matches your power source.
• Set the Hour switch. For heavy-use applications, JBT LEKTRO, Inc. recommends setting
this to 12 hours.
B.2.5
TRACTOR RUN-IN:
Perform all of the following checks after the first 30 hours of tractor use:
• Open all access panels and decks.
• Check for loose bolts, chafe points, and loose wire connections.
• Check all hydraulic line connection fittings for leaks.
• Check the hydraulic reservoir level and add fluid, if required. Refer to the Hydraulics section
in the 88/89 Series
Service Manual
for step-by-step instructions.
AUTHORED BY ANTHONY HERNANDEZ - (415)786-2081 - [email protected]
