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OWNER’S MANUAL | STARTRAC 263 4WD – 8G – STAGE – V
5.48 BATTERY REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE
Proceed as described below when the old Battery must be replaced with a new one:
1. First disconnect the terminal with the negative (-) sign and then the one with the positive (+)
sign.
2. Fit the new battery into its housing without tightening the fixing screws too much.
3. Clean the terminals and connect them to the battery poles. Make sure you connect the
negative (-) pole last.
4. Fully tighten the terminal screws on to the poles and protect them with Vaseline.
5. Never short circuit or earth any of the alternator terminals.
6. This could damage the electrical system
7. Never invert the alternator connections.
8. The battery and alternator earths must be of the same sign or the alternator diodes will be
damaged.
9. Always disconnect both the alternator terminals before undertaking any electrical arc
welding on the tractor.
5.49 HAZARD RELATED TO BATTERY
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Battery electrolyte contains sulphuric acid and can cause serious burns.
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Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
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Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte.
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Keep naked flames, sparks and lighted cigarettes away from batteries which are being
charged.
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When connecting the battery to a charger, make sure that positive (+) lead of the charger is
connected to the positive of the battery and the negative (-) to the negative.
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Incorrect connection will damage the diodes and the other circuit components.
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Battery pots, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
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Wash hands after handling.
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Remember to disconnect the cables before you recharge the battery.
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It is advisable to remove the battery from its housing and to recharge it well away from the
tractor.
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Do not smoke or work with tools liable to produce sparks whilst the battery is being
recharged.
Never Patch up the electrical circuits.
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Never replace a blown fuse by a higher capacity fuse, it could cause a fire.
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Never work on components such as the alternator or starter motor when the engine is
running.
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Lastly when you are cleaning the tractor and using the pressure spray, take care not to
damage the connections on the various electrical cable.
5.50 AVOID BATTERY HAZARD BY:
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Filling batteries in a well-ventilated area.
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Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
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Avoiding use of air pressure to clean batteries.
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Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
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Avoiding spilling or dropping electrolyte.
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Using correct battery booster/charger procedure.