MCCORMICK X60 Series - Electrical System

Electrical system
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Battery
Withamaintenancefreebattery,itisnormallynotneces-
sarytofrequentlychecktheelectrolyteandchargelevels.
Itisadvisable,however,toperiodicallycheckthelevelof
batteryacidandtoadddistilledwaterifrequired.
Ifyouneedtotopuptoooften,havethebatterycharging
systemchecked.
Checktheleveloftheelectrolyteineachelement.Iftop-
pingupisrequired,proceedasfollows,withtheengine
stopped, the battery at rest and cold, and the tractor
parkedonlevelground.
1- Disconnect the terminals (1) and remove the guard
(2).
2- Removetheplugsandchecktheliquidlevel.
3- Slowlypourinthedistilledwater,untilthetopedge
oftheplatesiscompletelycovered.
4- Fittheplugsbackandclosethebatterycompartment.
WARNING: Do not use acid to top up the bat-
tery. The electrolyte will boil over. Use only
deionised distilled water and top up to a level
of 5/6 mm over the battery cells.
Checkthechargeconditionwithavoltmeter.Donotuse
quickbatterychargerstorechargethebatteries.
NOTE: if the battery must be topped up frequently or tends
to discharge, have the electrical system of your tractor
checked by your area Dealer’s specialised personnel.
WARNING: Remember to disconnect the wires
before you recharge the battery. It is advisable
to remove the battery from its housing and to
recharge it well away from the tractor.
WARNING:The place in which the battery is
recharged must be well ventilated. Do not
smoke or produce sparks whilst the battery
is being recharged.
WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash your hands after
handling these parts.
Sidebattery.
1-Terminal;2-Guard.
(X60.50:twobatteries).
NOTE: See the Maintenance section of this manual for a
description of the use of the master disconnect switch.
CAUTION: Dispose correctly of batteries, piles and
accumulators to places and containers provided for
separate waste collection according to local rules. DO
NOT dispose of them in the environment.
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices
for each operation.