ASSEMBLY
Battery
The
windrower is shipped without battery.
BATTERY
RECOMMENDATIONS
A battery with the
foll
ow
ing
specs
is
recommended:
•
640
amps
cold
cranking
at
QD
F (
_1
SD
C)
• Reserve Capacity: 180 minutes
• Size: approximately 13 x 6.8 x 9.4 inches
(331
x 173 x 238 mm).
Also acceptable:
• Minimum 560
amps
cold cranking at
O°F
(
-1
8'
C)
• Reserve Capacity: 140 minutes
Battery must be vibration proof
hybrid
type with
top posts.
FILL BATTERY
(If
required)
A
WARNING: Keep all
smoking
materials, sparks and flames away
from
electrolyte container and
battery, as gas given
off
by
electrolyte
is
explosive.
Battery electrolyte causes severe burns.
Avoid
contact
with
skin, eyes
or
clothing.
Wear protective eye-wear and heavy gloves.
If
electrolyte is spilled
or
splashed on
clothing
or
on
the
body, neutralize
it
immediately
with
a solution
of
baking soda
and water, then rinse
with
clean water.
Electrolyte splashed
into
the eyes
is
extremely dangerous. Should
this
occur,
force the eye open and flood with cool, clean
water
for
five minutes. Call a
doctor
immediately.
If
battery
is
dry,
fill battery cells
with
electrolyte
(battery acid).
CHARGE
BATTERY
A
CAUTION:
Follow
directions
regarding charging battery given in
Maintenance/Service section and
instructions
furnished by the
battery charger manufacturer.
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)
BE CAREFUL AROUND BATTERIES