Battery


Access to the battery (tractors without cab)

AGCPTJD0444
AGCPTJD0444-UN-17OCT13

AGCPTJD0445
AGCPTJD0445-UN-17OCT13

AGCPTJD0446
AGCPTJD0446-UN-21OCT13

Battery is located at the rear of the tractor, behind the seat. To gain access remove nuts (A) and then remove cover (B).


Access to the battery (tractors with cab)

AGCPTJD0690
AGCPTJD0690-UN-02OCT14

AGCPTJD0691
AGCPTJD0691-UN-02OCT14

AGCPTJD0692
AGCPTJD0692-UN-02OCT14

Battery is located at the rear of the tractor, behind the seat. To gain access remove nuts (A) and then remove cover (B).


Clean and Check Battery

AGCPTJD0447
AGCPTJD0447-UN-21OCT13

Tractor Without Cab Shown

AGCPTJD0693
AGCPTJD0693-UN-02OCT14

Tractor With Cab Shown

Wipe battery with a damp cloth. Clean and tighten connections if needed. It is not necessary to check fluid level (maintenance-free battery).


Removal

  1. AGCPTJD0448
    AGCPTJD0448-UN-21OCT13

    Tractor Without Cab Shown

    AGCPTJD0694
    AGCPTJD0694-UN-02OCT14

    Loosen the nut retaining negative (ground) battery cable (B) and remove the cable connection. Then loosen the nut retaining positive cable (A) and removethe cable connection.


  2. CAUTION: Depending on the manufacturers, the arrangement of battery connections may differ.

    To avoid sparks, connect negative (ground) cable last and disconnect it first.

    Pay close attention to the symbols marked on the battery.


Servicing

  1. AGCPTJD0449
    AGCPTJD0449-UN-21OCT13

    Tractor Without Cab Shown

    AGCPTJD0695
    AGCPTJD0695-UN-02OCT14

    Tractor With Cab Shown

    Keep battery clean by wiping with a damp cloth. Keep connections (A) and (B) clean and tight.


  2. CAUTION: To avoid sparks, connect negative (ground) cable last and disconnect it first.

    Pay close attention to the symbols marked on the battery.

    Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold weather. If a battery charger is connected, connect the positive lead to the positive battery terminal (A), then connect the negative charger lead to the negative battery terminal (B).


Replacement

CAUTION: To avoid sparks, connect negative (ground) cable last and disconnect it first.

Pay close attention to the symbols marked on the battery.

When replacing battery, use a John Deere battery or equivalent.

Battery Specifications

12 V, 100 Ah


Charging

AGCPTJD0449
AGCPTJD0449-UN-21OCT13

Tractor Without Cab Shown

AGCPTJD0695
AGCPTJD0695-UN-02OCT14

Tractor With Cab Shown

TS204
TS204-UN-15APR13

Under normal use, it is not necessary to add electrolyte to maintenance-free batteries. Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold weather.

  1. CAUTION: Gas given off by battery is explosive. Keep sparks and flames away from battery. Before connecting or disconnecting a battery charger, turn charger off.

    With charger off, connect positive battery charger lead to positive battery terminal (A), then connect negative charger lead to negative battery terminal (B).

  2. Turn charger on and recharge the battery following battery manufacturer's instructions for using charger.

  3. To disconnect battery charger, turn charger off. Remove negative charger lead first, followed by positive charger lead.

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