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11-3. Charging battery
DANGER
Never charge the battery with quick charger or fast charger. Internal
pressure of the battery increases and the battery may explode. It may
cause serious injury.
IMPORTANT
Charge the battery only when the color of hydrometer is black.
Charge the battery as following procedures.
(1) Remove the battery.
(2) Connect the battery positive cable to the positive side of the charger,
the battery negative cable to the negative side of the charger.
(3) Charge the battery at approximately 3 amperes for 8 to 10 hours.
When the hydrometer color becomes green, charge is completed.
(4) Install the battery to the tractor.
12. Checking pipes and hoses
Check fuel pipes, hydraulic power steering pipes and
radiator hoses for leak and loose connections. It is
recommended to replace such parts every two years.
DANGER
Aged or damaged pipes leak fuel or hydraulic oil and it
may cause a fire. If a leak is found, replace the pipe
with new one.
(A) Fuel pipe
(B) Radiator hose
(C) Radiator hose
13. Checking electrical wires
Open the bonnet and take off side covers. Check
damage, loose connection. Check them every 50
hours or have them periodically checked every year.
WARNING
1) A damaged electric wire causes short circuit and it
may cause a fire. Check before starting day’s work.
2) Clear dust, weeds or rice straws away wires and
connections before starting works. Those objects
cause a short circuit and it may cause a fire.
(A) Electric wires