New Holland Lx985 - Battery Handling and Servicing Safety

SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
USE CARE IN HANDLING AND
SERVICING BATTERIES
Prevent Battery Explosions
Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame
away from the top of the battery. Battery gas can
explode.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or
hydrometer.
Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode.
Warm the battery to 60° F (16°
C).
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WARNING: IF ANY SERVICING OR
ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRE THE BATTERY TO
BE DISCONNECTED, OR WELDING IS
REQUIRED ON THE SKID-STEER LOADER,
DISCONNECT THE
(-) NEGATIVE GROUND
CABLE. FAILURE TO DISCONNECT THE
BATTERY MAY RESULT
IN DAMAGE TO THE
EiC (ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT CLUSTER)
MONITORING SYSTEM AND OTHER
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS.
WARNING: IF WELDING
ON AN
ATTACHMENT
IS REQUIRED, FIRST
REMOVE THE ATTACHMENT
FROM THE
LOADER
BOOM ATTACHING PLATE.
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WARNING: ENGINE STARTING WITH A
BOOSTER BATTERY REQUIRES EXTREME
CARE AS BATTERIES PRODUCE
EXPLOSIVE GASES. THE SLIGHTEST
SPARK CAN CAUSE AN EXPLOSION.
FOLLOW THESE SAFETY TIPS:
1. ALWAYS SHIELD YOUR EYES WHEN
CHARGING
OR WORKING NEAR A
BATTERY. ALWAYS PROVIDE GOOD
VENTILATION.
2. COVER THE BATTERY WITH A PIECE OF
CARPET
OR OTHER HEAVY MATERIAL.
DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY VENT
CAPS.
3. CONNECT ONE CABLE TO THE (+)
POSITIVE TERMINAL OF THE WEAK
BATTERY. CONNECT THE OTHER END
OF THE CABLE
TO THE (+) POSITIVE
TERMINAL
OF THE STRONGER
BATTERY.
4. CONNECT THE SECOND CABLE TO THE
(-) NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE
STRONGER BATTERY.
5. CONNECT THE REMAINING (-)
NEGATIVE CABLE END TO THE ENGINE
BLOCK ·
OR STARTER GROUND
TERMINAL.
6. REVERSE THIS PROCEDURE WHEN
DISCONNECTING THE BOOSTER.