Battery Cables and Charging (If Equipped With Hydraulic EPG)

CAUTION:

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Avoid a short circuit or spark that results in an explosion. Use extreme caution when using tools, wires, or metal objects near batteries. To prevent shorting out batteries, wrap metal tools with vinyl tape.

Remove all jewelry (watches, rings, bracelets, and similar items) before servicing the electrical system or batteries.

IMPORTANT: Charge the batteries when planter is removed from storage at the beginning of the season. If the battery bank voltage is below 48 V but above 10 V, the electric power generation (EPG) is used to charge the batteries. See the SeedStar 3 Operator's Manual for information about operating the EPG. If the battery bank voltage is below 10 V, complete the following procedure to charge the batteries individually.

Batteries also need replacement after long-term use. (See Clean or Replace Batteries in this section.)

1. Access battery tray. (See Access and Check Batteries in this section.)

2. IMPORTANT:

   
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   A - Batteries

   B - Battery Cables

   C - Cable With Fuse

   Remove the cable with fuse (C) first.

   This battery tray is wired as a 48 V electrical system until the cables are disconnected. Cables must be removed so that each battery is separated for charging at a 12 V level.

   NOTE: When each battery is separated from the system, check the voltage level on each battery. (See Access and Check Batteries in this section.)

   Remove all battery cables (B) from batteries (A) before charging.

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3. Remove the cable with fuse (C) first.

4. NOTE: Charge each battery to a full level before moving on to the next battery.

   Connect charger cables to battery terminals of each battery that needs a charge.

5. CAUTION:

   
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   A - Battery Cable With Fuse

   Help prevent serious injury from an electrical shock. This power generation system is equipped with a 56 V electrical system which has a high-voltage electrical current. Always use extreme caution when servicing this machine.

   Avoid an electric shock from completing the circuit incorrectly. Attach the battery cable with fuse (A) last.

   Attach battery cable with fuse (A) last.

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6. Connect battery cables to battery posts in the numerical sequence shown. Tighten battery terminal connections. (See Tighten Battery Terminal Connections in this section.)

7. Perform the following, once cables are connected:

   • Install battery cover and wing screws.
   • Close CCS™ platform door and turn latches back to original positions on planter.
   • Install previously removed harness connectors on outside of battery container.