Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours If machine is in
storage, check the electrolyte level
every 30 days.
Properly maintain the battery electrolyte and keep the
top of the battery clean. Store the machine in a cool
place to prevent the battery from running down.
The battery cables must be tight on the terminals to
provide good electrical contact.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which can be fatal if consumed and causes
severe burns.
•
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
•
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1.
Check the electrolyte level in the in the cells of
the battery.
2.
If needed, add distilled or demineralized water
into the cell of the battery.
Note:
Raise the electrolyte level only to the
bottom of the split ring inside each cell.
3.
Clean the top of the battery by washing it
periodically with a brush dipped in ammonia or
bicarbonate of soda solution.
4.
Flush the top surface of the battery with water
after cleaning it.
Important:
Do not remove the fill caps while
cleaning the battery.
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the tractor and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
•
Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
•
Always connect the positive (red) battery
cable before connecting the negative
(black) cable.
If corrosion occurs at the terminals, disconnect the
cables, negative (-) cable first, and scrape the clamps
and terminals separately. Connect the cables, positive
(+) cable first, and coat the terminals with petroleum
jelly.
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