Electrical System
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BATTERIES
Keep the batteries in good operating condition as
follows:
● Keep the batteries clean and dry, and the
vents clear.
● Make sure the batteries are fastened securely
in position. Do not over tighten the clamps.
● LOW MAINTENANCE BATTERIES - Add
distilled water as needed to keep separators
under water. Before you add water, check
each cell with a hydrometer. The specific
gravity in each cell must indicate a full charge
of 1.270 SG.
NOTE: Cold temperatures of approximately -18
o
C
will cause freezing of a battery with specific gravity
of 1.175 SG.
Keep the batteries fully charged. Charge at the
lowest rate possible to reduce gas formation. If a
battery will not keep a charge, install a new
battery that has the specifications given in
‘Specifications’ section.
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When Batteries Are Not In Use
When the tractor is not in use, the batteries will
need a charge every six weeks to keep the
specific gravity at or above 1.270 SG. Storage
batteries not in use will slowly discharge. A
battery that has discharged can freeze at low
ambient temperatures and cause damage to the
battery and tractor.
NOTE: Discarding old batteries can cause an
environmental liability. Check with your local
environmental or recycling center or your
dealer for the correct disposal information.
Removal and Installation of
Batteries
STEP 1
DP98F302
Loosen the battery box lid screw (1), press the
locking tab (2) in and lift the lid clear.
STEP 2
DP98J247
To remove batteries (2 batteries are available)
disconnect the battery cables (3) and remove the
battery retaining bracket (4). When the batteries
are installed, make sure the cables are
connected to the correct terminals. The electrical
system is 12 volt, negative ground.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the ground cable
first and connect the ground cable last to prevent
sparks. Do not start or operate the engine with the
electrical system not completely connected.
NOTE: The batteries can be disconnected
without affecting any programmed or stored
information in the digital instrument cluster.
When the batteries are connected again the
instrument cluster will remember and use all
stored information such as Tire Size Code
Number, etc.
WARNING: Battery explosion and/or
damage to electrical components can
result from improper connection of booster
batteries or charger. Connect positive to
positive and negative to negative.
Externally, battery acid can cause burns
and blindness, and taken internally is
poison.
WARNING: Do not charge a frozen battery,
it can explode, causing serious injury.
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