Servicing Batteries

N36877-UN-07OCT88

CAUTION: Batteries can explode causing serious injury or death to you or others. Do not attempt to service batteries unless you have the proper equipment and experience to perform the job. Have it done by your John Deere dealer or other qualified dealers.

Use John Deere batteries or an equivalent with a rating of at least 925 cold cranking amps at -18°C (0°F).

Proper battery maintenance is vital to dependable service. Keep battery water level even with bottom of cell filler neck and never below the top of cell plates. Do not add water in freezing weather unless engine is run 2 or 3 hours to mix electrolyte.

Keep batteries clean. Keep all connections clean and tight. Remove any corrosion, and wash terminals with solution of baking soda and water. Coat with grease prior to attaching cables.

Keep batteries fully charged, especially during cold weather.

IMPORTANT: BATTERY IS NEGATIVE GROUNDED. Always connect starter cable to positive (+) terminal of battery and battery ground cable to negative (-) terminal of battery. Reversed polarity in battery or alternator can result in permanent damage to electrical system.