Batteries

causym CAUTION: For safety reasons, before working on electrical system or engine, always disconnect battery negative cable.

Battery is located on left-hand side of machine.

Battery Charge

Check battery charge weekly.

Your combine's battery is equipped with a charge indicator (A) with thermal equalization. This indicator is embedded in battery lid. The charge indicator can indicate three different states (colors):

Green : Indicates that battery is 65% charged or above. The battery is sufficiently charged to operate. If recharging, interrupt as soon as indicator shows this state (green).

Dark : Indicates a charge below 65%. The battery must be recharged before commencing operations.

Light : Indicates that electrolyte level is low. This may have been caused by overcharging, a broken battery case or excessive tilting (more than 45°).

NOTE: When indicator is clear in color, battery must be replaced as recharging will have no effect.

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Cleaning the Battery

Clean battery weekly.

  • Remove any traces of terminal corrosion with a brush.
  • Coat battery cable terminals and cables with petroleum jelly.
  • Check lid vent plugs for obstructions. Clear any obstruction, if necessary.

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Removing Battery

When removing battery, first disconnect negative (-) cable and then positive (+) cable.

NOTE: When reconnecting the battery cables, first connect the positive (+) cable and then the negative (-) cable.

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Storing and Handling Battery

- Handle battery with care. Do not knock on nor incline battery more than 45°.

- Always stack batteries in correct manner to avoid tipping.

- Always perform battery recharging in a well ventilated space.

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