57 OPE_EF312T&352T_en.doc
11-1. Check battery
This tractor is equipped with a calcium battery, sealed
type at the factory. It is not required to refill battery
electrolyte.
(A) Negative (ground) terminal
(B) Positive terminal
(C) Hydrometer
(D) Breather
(E) Fixing nuts
Check battery charge conditions with hydrometer.
Color in the hydrometer shows conditions.
Color Charge status Actions required
Green Normal Usable
Black Discharged Recharge.
Transparent
Low electrolyte
level
End of service life.
Replace the battery.
IMPORTANT
1) Make sure the tractor is level and check the
hydrometer.
2) Check color right down on the hydrometer.
3) If the indicated color is transparent or pale green,
lightly tap the battery to make sure of no bubbles and
check it again.
11-2. Removing and installing battery
Remove
(1) Open the bonnet.
(2) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the
battery and disconnect the positive cable.
(3) Loosen fixing nuts and remove the battery.
Installation
(1) Connect positive cable and negative cable.
(2) Tighten fixing nut.
(A) Negative (ground) cable
(B) Positive cable
(E) Fixing nuts
IMPORTANT
1) When connecting the battery cables, wipe oil away
from the terminal contacts. After connecting cables,
apply grease to the terminals.
2) Be sure to attach the rubber boots for the positive
terminal of the battery.
3) When replacing the battery, be sure to use the
genuine battery or equivalent specified in the right
table
4) For environmental protection and recycle of
resources, return the old battery fallowing the
regulation of your place.
Battery type of EF312T/EF352T
Model Specified battery Parts code No.
EF312T
EF352T
80D26R or
NX110-5MF
1A7000-51540
Voltage 12 Volts
Capacity 5HR 55 AH
Charging rate 11 Amperes