Servicing Battery
1. Keep battery clean by wiping with a damp cloth. Keep all connections
CAUTION
To avoid sparks, connect negative
( g r o und) (—) cable last and disconnect it first.
(A and B) clean and tight. To remove a n y c o rrosion, wash terminals with
a solution of four p a r t s water to one part baking soda.
2. Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold weather. If a battery
ground on tractor frame.
charger is connected, attach a p o s i t iv e cable to the positive battery
terminal (A).C o n n ect the negative battery charger lead to a good
Avoid the hazard by:
1. Filling batteries in a well-ventilated area.
2. Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves.
3. Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added.
4. Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte.
5. Use proper jump start procedure.
If you spill acid on yourself:
1. Flush your skin with water.
2. Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid.
3. Flush your eyes with water for 15-30 minutes. Get medical attention immediately.
If acid is swallowed:
1. Do not induce vomiting.
2. Drink large amounts of water or milk, but do not exceed 2L ( 2 quarts).
3. Get medical attention immediately.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT add water in freezing weather
unless tractor will be run at least 30
minutes to assure thorough mixing.
3. Check level of electrolyte in each cell (A) at least every
250 hours. If low, fill to bottom of filler necks with
CLEAN, SOFT water. DO NOT OVERFILL.
4. Coat terminals with a small amount of grease.
CAUTION
Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous. It is strong enough to burn
skin, eat splashed into eyes. holes in clothing, and cause blindness if
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