Service Batteries-250 Hours

causym CAUTION: Battery gas can explode causing serious injury or death to you or others. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. 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.

Always remove ground cable FIRST and connect it LAST.

causym CAUTION: Sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte is poisonous and can cause serious injury or death to you or others. It is strong enough to burn skin, eat holes in clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.

Avoid the hazard by:

Filling batteries in a well ventilated area

Wearing eye protection and rubber gloves

Avoiding breathing fumes when electrolyte is added

Avoiding spilling or dripping electrolyte

If you spill acid on yourself:

1. Flush your skin with water
2. Apply baking soda or lime to help neutralize the acid
3. Flush your eyes with water for 10-15 minutes. Get medical attention immediately

If acid is swallowed:

1. Drink large amounts of water or milk
2. Then drink milk of magnesia, beaten eggs, or vegetable oil
3. Get medical attention immediately

1. Keep all connections clean and tight. Remove corrosion, and wash terminals with a solution of baking soda and water.

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2. Check the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each battery cell. Charge batteries if reading is below 1.215.

IMPORTANT: Do not add water in freezing weather unless tractor operates at least 30 minutes.

3. Check level of electrolyte in each cell. If low, fill to bottom of filler necks with CLEAN, SOFT water. DO NOT OVERFILL.

4. Coat terminals with small amount of grease and replace terminal shields.

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