BATTERY STORAGE
3. When the battery is discharged and
should be replaced, replace it with
anewonewiththesamespecica-
tion.
Keep the battery fully charged.
If the battery uid concentration
is too low during the winter sea-
son, the battery may be frozen.
Do not start the engine when
the battery is frozen. Try to
warm it up rst.
If the battery is not securely
installed, the battery case and
electrolytes could be damaged
by vibration. To prevent the
battery acid from contacting
the terminals, apply grease
around the battery terminals
and con-nections.
Never check the charge status
of the battery by placing a met-
a
l object across the posts. Use
a voltmeter or hydrometer.
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CAUTION
1. When storing the tractor for a long
period, remove the battery from
tractor, store in a dry place out of
direct sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it
is stored. Recharge it once every
three months in hot seasons and
once every six months in cold sea-
sons.
FAN BELT
TENSION AND WEAR OF FAN
BELT
If the fan belt is not properly adjusted,
the engine can be overheated or
the battery cannot be charged suf-
ciently.
Checkif thefanbelt is deectedfor
0.28 ~ 0.34 in. (7 to 9 mm) when press-
ingitwithangerwithforceof10kgf.
Also, check if the belt is cracked or
damaged.