Charging Battery

CAUTION:

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Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and flames away from battery. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level.

Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.

Reduce the possibility of an electrical spark when disconnecting battery by:

  • Turn the battery master disconnect off.
  • Ensuring key switch and all accessories are turned off.
  • Disconnecting negative (—) battery cable (A) first and connecting it last.

Keep battery fully charged, especially during cold weather.

  1. CAUTION: Never charge a frozen battery. Thaw at room temperature before connecting to battery charger. Only charge battery in a well ventilated area. Disconnect cables from battery terminals when charging battery.

    Disconnect negative (—) battery ground cable (A) first and then the positive (+) cable (B).

  2. Connect charger positive cable to "+" terminal and charger negative cable to "—" terminal.

  3. Follow instructions provided with charger. Always charge battery with a 12-volt charger.

  4. Connect battery cables. (See CONNECTING BATTERY CABLES in this section.)

    NOTE: Replace cover (C) on battery before operating the windrower.

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