MASSEY FERGUSON 2800 Series - Battery Maintenance

Normal Care
5. When fluid has drained out of transmission, install
new filter. Coat gasket on filter with transmission
fluid. Screw filter on until it contacts base, then tight¬
en 1/2 - 3/4 turn more. Do not use any tools to tighten
filter. Turn by hand only.
6. Install and tighten drain plug.
7. Remove the fill cap (C, figure 14) and clean dirt away
from relief valve (^. Using a clean funnel, add multi¬
purpose hydraulic transmission fluid into the fill tube
while holding the relief valve up, until fill tube is full.
Install fill tube and hand tighten.
8. Start engine and set it at idle speed, or slightly above.
Let engine run at least five minutes, then stop engine
and immediately lift relief valve and remove fill tube
cap. While relief valve is up, pour more fluid into the
fill tube until level reaches the “run over” point of the
tube.
A WARNING
Make sure transmission release lever is firmly
down and that parking brake is engaged before
starting the engine.
9. i nstall and tighten the fill tube cap. Be extremely
careful to keep all dust and dirt out of transmission
while changing oil and filter. Check filter and drain
plug for leaks.
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Checking the Battery Fluid
A WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery.
1. Raise the hood.
2. Remove battery filler cap. Fluid must be even with split
ring full mark. If not, add distilled water.
3. Reinstall filler cap.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
A WARNING
When removing or installing battery cables, dis¬
connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST, if not done in this order, the positive ter¬
minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
1. D isconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (B, figure 16).
Figure 15. Hydrostatic Transmission
A. Cooling Fan Screen B. Drain Plug
A. Positive Battery Terminal C. Locknuts
B. Negative Battery Terminal D. Battery Clamp
2. Remove the battery clamp, then remove the battery.
3. Scrub the battery, cables and battery compartment
with baking soda and water.
4. Clean the battery terminals and cable clamps with a
wire brush and battery post terminal cleaner.
5. Reinstall battery and clamp.
6. Connect cables, positive cable first.
7. Coat cable clamps and terminals with grease or
petroleum jelly.
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