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L3130 · L3430 · L3830 · L4630 · L5030, WSM
G GENERAL
■ Battery Charging
CAUTION
• When the battery is being activated, hydrogen and oxygen
gases in the battery are extremely explosive. Keep open
sparks and flames away from the battery at all times,
especially when charging the battery.
• When charging battery, remove battery vent plugs.
• When disconnecting the cable from the battery, start with
the negative terminal first.
When connecting the cable to the battery, start with the
positive terminal first.
• Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across
the posts.
Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.
1. To slow charge the battery, connect the battery positive terminal
to the charger positive terminal and the negative to the negative,
then recharge in the standard fashion.
2. A boost charge is only for emergencies. It will partially charge the
battery at a high rate and in a short time.
When using a boost-charged battery, it is necessary to recharge
the battery as early as possible.
Failure to do this will shorten the battery’s service life.
3. The battery is charged if the indicator display turns green from
black.
4. When exchanging an old battery into new one, use battery of
equal specification shown in table 1.
Table 1
■ Direction for Storage
1. When storing the tractor for long periods of time, remove the
battery from tractor, adjust the electrolyte to the proper level and
store in a dry place out of direct sunlight.
2. The battery self-discharges while it is stored.
Recharge it once every three months in hot seasons and once
every six months in cold seasons.
W1033925
Tractor
model
Battery
Type
Volt
(V)
Capacity
at 5 H.R.
(A.H.)
Reserve
Capacity
(min.)
Cold
Cranking
Amps
Normal
Charging
Rate (A)
L3130
L3430
75D26R 12 52 123 490 6.5
L3830
L4630
L5030
80D26R 12 55 133 582 6.5
(1) Battery
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