Service Electrical

Battery Statement

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Service Battery Safely

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns:

· Wear eye protection and gloves.

· Keep skin protected.

· If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical attention immediately.

· If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and get medical attention.

· If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush immediately with water and get medical attention if necessary.

The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:

· Do not smoke near battery.

· Wear eye protection and gloves.

· Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

· Remove negative cable first when disconnecting.

· Install negative cable last when connecting.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Do not connect a battery charger to 120 Volt electric outlet system. Connecting this way may damage certain types of battery chargers.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)

2. Raise hood.

3. Remove manifold caps on top of battery.


IMPORTANT: Avoid damage! Acid may leak from battery while it is charging. Make sure battery is filled correctly. Do not fill cells to bottom of filler neck.

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4. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte level (A) should be 6 mm (1/4 in.) above plates (B) and below filler neck (C).

5. Add distilled water if necessary.

6. Install manifold caps.

7. Check battery cable hardware and tighten if necessary.

8. Lower hood.

Removing and Installing Battery

Removing

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)

2. Raise hood.

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3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (A).

4. Push red cover (B) away from positive (+) battery terminal and remove cable from battery.

5. Unhook rubber strap (C).

6. Remove battery.

Installing

1. Place battery on battery tray so battery posts are facing toward front of machine.

2. Connect positive (+) battery cable.

3. Connect negative (-) battery cable.

4. Apply general-purpose grease, petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals to help prevent corrosion.

5. Slide red cover over positive battery terminal.

6. Secure black rubber strap (C).

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)

2. Remove battery.

3. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get baking soda solution into cells.

4. Rinse battery with plain water and dry.

5. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

6. Apply general-purpose grease, petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals to help prevent corrosion.

7. Install battery.

Using Booster Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F).

Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.

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1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C).

2. Connect other end of positive (+) booster cable to disabled machine battery (B) positive (+) post (D).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E).

4. Connect other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of disabled machine frame away from battery.

5. Start engine of disabled machine and run for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect booster cables in reverse order: negative cable first and then positive cable.

Replacing Fuses

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)

2. Raise hood.

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3. Pull defective starter fuse (A) or headlight fuse (B) out of socket.

4. Check metal clip in fuse window and discard fuse if clip is broken.

5. Push new 15 Amp fuse into socket.

6. Lower hood.

Replacing Headlight Bulb

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Halogen light bulb contains gas under pressure. The bulb may shatter if the glass is scratched or dropped. Wear eye protection and handle bulb with care when replacing.

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in Safety section.)

2. Raise hood.

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3. Turn bulb socket (A) 1/4 turn counterclockwise to remove socket from headlight housing.

4. Push bulb down and rotate 1/8 turn counterclockwise to remove bulb from socket.

5. Replace defective bulb with new bulb.

6. Insert bulb socket into housing, push in and rotate 1/4 turn clockwise to install.

7. Lower hood.

Replacing Indicator Light Bulb

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1. Rotate indicator bulb socket 1/8 turn counterclockwise to remove:

· Bulb socket (A) not used.

· Battery discharge light (B).

· Oil pressure indicator light (C).

2. Pull bulb from socket.

3. Push new bulb into socket.

4. Install socket into holder and rotate 1/8 turn clockwise to secure.

Servicing the 120 Volt Electrical Outlet System

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! The electrical outlet and its components contain high voltage. Electrocution or serious injury can occur. Do not tamper with or remove any components of the system. Only have a John Deere dealer service the 120 volt electrical outlet system.

If problems are experienced with the 120 Volt electrical outlet system, refer to the troubleshooting section in this operator's manual.

After performing the checks in the troubleshooting section and the 120 Volt electrical outlet system is still not functioning correctly, contact your John Deere dealer.