I. Battery Access
Battery is located in front of the radiator.
To gain access:
1. Raise the hood as per procedure to open the top hood refer page no. 41
2. ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENTS
2.1 BATTERY
12V, 88Ah
II. Removing Battery
A—Positive (+) Cable Nut
B—Negative (—) Cable Nut
1. Remove negative (ground) battery cable (B) and
remove the cable connection. Then remove positive
cable (A) and connection.
Loosen nuts securing battery hold-down and rotate the
holder down, freeing the battery.
2. Lift and slide the battery from the battery tray.
To avoid sparks, disconnect negative ( g r o und) cable first and connect it last.
CAUTION
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III. Checking Battery Condition
Battery gas can explode. Keep
sparks and flames away from batteries. Use a
flashlight to check battery electrolyte level.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or
hydrometer.
Always remove grounded (—) battery clamp
first and replace it last.
a.
b.
c.
Charging Battery
CAUTION
Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold weather.
Gas given off by battery is explosive. Keep sparks and flames away from battery.B e f o re connecting or disconnecting a battery
charger, turn charger off. Make last connection and disconnection at a point away from battery.
1. With charger off, attach positive battery charger lead to
positive (+) battery terminal (A). Attach negative
charger lead to tractor frame away from the battery.
2. Turn charger on and recharge the battery following
battery manufacturer’s instructions for using charger.
Check battery condition as described below.
3. To disconnect battery charger, turn charger off.
Remove negative charger lead first, follow by positive
charger lead.
A—Positive (+) Battery Terminal
B—Negative (—) Battery Terminal
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