STORAGE BATTERY
CAUTION: When working
around
storage batteries, remember
that
A
all
of
the
exposed
metal
parts
are
"live". Never lay a metal
object
across
the
terminals
as
a
spark
or
short
circuit
may
result. Sparks,
lighted matches
and
exposed
fl~mes
must
be
kept
away
from
the
battery
due
to
the
presence
of
explosive gas
in
the
battery.
The
liquid in
the
batteries
is
acid. Use care
not
to
spill
it
on
hands
or
clothing.
A
POISON: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can cause severe
burns. Avoid
contact
with skin, eyes or clothing.
Antidote
:
EXTERNAL, flush with water; INTERNAL, drink large quantities
of water or milk. Follow with milk of magnesia, beaten egg or
vegetable oil.
Cail
physician immediately; EYES, flush
with
water
for
15
minutes and get
prompt
medical
attention.
Keep
out
of
reach
of
children.
A
DANGER: Batteries produce explosive charges. Keep sparks, flame
and cigarettes away. Ventilate when charging or using
in
enclosed
space. Always shield eyes when working near batteries.
A
CAUTION: Never wear rings or metal watch bands
when
working
with
the
tractor
electrical system
or
battery
as
you
may
ground
a
live
circuit.
RULES FOR BATTERY CARE
1.
Add
pure
or
distilled
water,
as
needed,
to
keep
the
separators covered .
Check
every
25
hours
or
weekly
depending
on
air
temperature
.
Normal
water
consumption
would
be
approximately
1
ounce
every
25
hours
of
operation.
I f
it
is
greater,
either
the
case
is
leaking
or
the
rectifier
regulator
is
overcharging
and
must
be replaced.
2. Keep
the
battery
in
a
healthy
state
of
charge
as
shown
by
hydrometer
readings.
3.
Make
sure
the
battery
is securely fastened
in
position.
Cable leading
from
the
battery
should
not
touch
cell
connectors
or
lay
on
the
battery
container.
4. Keep
the
battery
clean and
dry.
If
a
battery
will
not
hold
a charge, replace
it
with
a
new
one
meeting
the
specifications
as
listed in
the
specification
section.
IMPORTANT
'
The
full
charge
gravity
reading
will
usually
be
specified
on
the
battery
. A
battery
havinQ a reading
of
1.175
will
freeze
at
approximately
0
0
Fahrenheit
(.18
0
C)
temperatu
re
o
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