MCCORMICK X60.40 - Electrical System Warnings

Electrical system
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When batteries are not in use
Whenthetractorisnotbeingusedforalongtime,the
batteriesshouldberechargedeverysixweekstokeep
them charged. 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 environ-
mental liability. Check with your local environmental or
recycling center or your dealer for the correct disposal
information.
Follow these general rules to prevent damage to the
electricalsystem.
- Beforeworkingontheelectricalsystem,disconnectthe
batterycables,groundcablefirst,or
 turnoffthemasterswitch(ifequipped)andremovethe
key.
- Donotmakeareversebatteryconnection.
- Whenyouuseaboosterbatteryforstarting,connect
negative(-)tonegative(-)andpositive(+)topositive
(+).Usetheboosterbatteryconnectionsprovidedon
thetractor(ifequipped).
 SeeBoosterBatteryConnectionsinthismanual.
- Whenchargingthetractorbatteries,usetheauxiliary
batteryconnectionsonthetractor(ifequipped).Donot
attachdirectlytothebatteryterminals.Donotusea
batterychargingmachineforstartingthe
 tractor.
- Nevertrytostartthetractorwhenthebatterycables
aredisconnected.
- Whenyoucarryoutmaintenanceontheengine,cover
thealternatortopreventforeignmaterialfromentering.
- If electric welding is necessary, do the following to
protecttheelectricalcomponents:
 A.Disconnectthebattery(s)orturnoffthemasterswitch
(ifequipped).
B.Disconnecttheinstrumentclusterharness.
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 C.DisconnectthePowershiftcontroller(ifequipped).
 D.Disconnectthealternator.
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E.DisconnectallECUsandinparticulartheengineEDC
unit.
 Puttheweldingequipmentgroundcableascloseas
youcantotheweldarea.
 Do not put the ground cable where the current can
flowthroughbearingsoralongchannelswithwiring
harnesses.
Battery system servicing
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices
for each operation.