LUBRICATION & PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
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FIG. 144: It is not necessary to add water to battery, the
battery is a maintenance-free type.
If the battery performance is weak, the battery should be
removed and recharged from an external source follow-
ing battery charger instructions.
Repeated battery charging may be due to a defect in
tractor charging system and / or a defective battery.
NOTE: When handling the battery, never close or cov-
er vent of battery.
IMPORTANT:
Do not quick charge the battery. Or it may
damage the battery and decrease its per-
formance.
IMPORTANT:
Charge the battery before the first use of
this tractor.
FIG. 145: Battery indicator, 1, with colors shows battery
condition. When checking battery, park machine in a
horizontal place and check the indicator at top of battery.
If indicator shows clear or light green color, tap battery
body to remove bubble inside indicator.
TABLE 10: Indicator color
Indicator Color Condition Countermeasure
Green Charged Usable
Black Discharged Need to charge
Clear Low Electrolyte Need to replace
WARNING:
Never disassemble battery. Batteries con-
tains sulfuric acid electrolyte (fluid).
Keep away from sparks or flames, which
could cause explosion.
When charging battery from an external
source, Set charging voltage below 16 V,
and set charging ampere below 1 / 10 of bat-
tery capacity. (TM3215/3245: 5.5A or below,
TM3265: 8.0A or below) Battery temperature
must not exceed 125°F (54℃ ).
When connecting and disconnecting battery
cables, turn off power of battery charger.
If you have any question about battery, con-
sult your dealer.
IMPORTANT:
When storing tractor for long period with-
out operation, self discharge of battery will
happen (especially in winter). If the tractor
is stored for more than 1 month, the battery
minus terminal should be disconnected.
FIG. 144
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FIG. 145
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