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WARNING
• Gel and absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries require a voltage-limited charger. Charging a gel or AGM battery on a
typical shop charger—even one time—may shorten its service life.
• If the electrolyte fluid is accessible, verify that the plates are covered before attempting to charge the battery. At
the end of the charge, add distilled water as needed. If fluid is added, charge the battery for an additional 30
minutes. If the electrolyte levels are low, but the battery is sealed, discard the battery.
CAUTION
Follow all instructions and precautions provided by the battery charger’s manufacturer, in addition to the following
precautions:
• Charge the battery at the recommended rates and times.
• Turn off the charger prior to attaching it to the battery.
• Wear safety glasses when working with batteries.
• The maximum charge rate in amperes should be NO MORE than 1/3 of the battery’s reserve capacity rating. If the
terminal voltage exceeds 16.0 volts while the battery is being charged, reduce the charging rate. Continue charging
the battery. Reduce the charging rate as needed until the voltage does not increase and the current does not
decrease in a two-hour period.
• If the battery case gets hot during charging or emits large amount of gasses, stop charging the battery and
investigate.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER overcharge batteries. Excessive charging will shorten battery life.
To charge a battery, follow these steps:
DANGER
To prevent bodily injury or death from the unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the
key from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
1. Shut down the engine, and remove the key from the ignition.
2. Move the platform on the right cab-forward side of machine to the open position. For instructions, refer to 5.4.1
Opening Platforms – Standard Position, page 319.
Figure 5.123: Battery Terminal Location
3. Remove red plastic covers (A) from the positive cable
clamps.
4. Remove black plastic covers (B) from the negative
terminals.
5. If charging the battery while it is connected to the
windrower’s electrical system, disconnect POSITIVE battery
cable (A), then connect the charger cable to the positive
post, then connect the charger’s ground cable to the
engine block.
6. Charge the batteries in accordance with the charger
manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Close the platform. For instructions, refer to 5.4.2 Closing
Platforms – Standard Position, page 320.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
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