BATTERY
The tractor uses a single BCI Group 30H battery as part
of
ns·
standard equipment. The heavy duty option is a
1,000 cold cranking amp, 12V battery. The battery
is
located in front of the radiator. To gain access to the
battery, the front grill must be removed. Remove the
top two screws holding the grill in place and pull
backward and upward to remove it.
Check the electrolyte of the battery after every 60 hours
of operation. The electrolyte should be maintained
at
the indicator level in each cell, which is approximately
3/8" (9.5mm) above the plates. Never add anything to
the battery but distilled water. Use only clean contain-
ers and equipment to accomplish this work.
During cold weather add water to the battery prior to
starting the engine
so
the water and electolyte will mix
during charging. A fully charged battery will not freeze,
but
if
partially charged n can freeze and be damaged.
Always keep the terminals clean.
If
the terminals shows
signs of corrosion or if the battery becomes soaked
in
acid, wash the battery wnh a mixture of water and
baking soda. Make sure the holes
in
the vent caps are
open.
A
WARNING:
KEEP ALL OPEN FLAME AWAY FROM THE
BATTERY AT ALL TIMES, SINCE THE BAT-
TERY GENERATES AN EXPLOSIVE GAS
WHEN BEING CHARGED. USE CAUTION TO
PREVENT SPARKS CAUSED FROM SHORT
CIRCUITING WHEN CONNECTING OR DIS-
CONNECTING THE BOOSTER CABLES.
AN
EXPLOSION
IS
POSSIBLE, CAUSING SERI-
OUS BURNS.
Fig. 65 -
Checking
the
Battery
Electrolyte
Level
39
If the tractor is not to be used over an extended period
of time, remove the battery, put a full charge on it, and
store
it
in a cool dry place with an above freezing
temperature.
When removing the battery from the tractor, discon-
nect the ground cable first and then disconnect the
positive cable. When reinstalling the battery, connect
in
the reverse order with the positive cable first and the
ground cable last. Connect the ground cable to the
negative terminal of the battery. The battery retainer
should be kept tight at all times to prevent battery
damage.
A
CAUTION:
WHEN USING A BOOSTER BATTERY OR
AN
AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE
AS
A START-
ING AID, ATTACH THE CABLES AS FOLLOWS:
1. Attach the positive cable to the positive terminal
or the discharged battery and then to the positive
terminal of the booster battery
or
auxiliary power
source.
2.
Attach the negative cable to the negative termi-
nal of the booster battery
or
auxiliary power
source. DO NOT CONNECT THE OTHER END
OF THE NEGATIVE CABLE TO THE NEGA-
TIVE TERMINAL
OF
THE DISCHARGED BAT-
TERY.
3. Attach the other end of the negative cable to a
ground source well away from the discharged
battery. (such as the chassis or engine block
support).
4.
Disconnect the cables
in
the reverse order of the
procedure stated above.
The specific gravity of a fully charged battery is 1.250.
ALTERNATOR
The alternator is located on the left hand side of the
engine, and is used to charged the battery and supply
power to the electrical system.
It
requires
no
lubrica-
tion. The alternator and regulator are designed for a
negative ground system. Always observe the following
precautions when working off the charging system.
(Ref. Fig.'s 42 & 49)
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