Service Batteries and Connections

RXA0086786-UN-14FEB06

RXA0133316-UN-25JUN13

A - Battery Compartment Cover Handle

NOTE: Although this battery is a maintenance free battery, conditions such as long periods of operation at high ambient temperatures and excessive engine cranking may require adding water. See label on battery.

CAUTION: Never use compressed air to clean batteries. It can cause a buildup of static charge leading to potential injury.

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

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

Always remove battery ground cables before positive battery cables and connect them last. Do not let disconnected ground terminal touch metal surface.

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

CAUTION: Avoid contact with poisonous sulfuric acid in battery electrolyte. Battery acid can burn skin, damage clothing, and cause blindness if splashed into eyes.

NOTE: For optimum battery performance, keep battery terminals clean and tight.

For replacement batteries, follow manufacturer's recommendations.

1. Grasp handle (A) and pull forward and upward to remove battery compartment cover. Strong magnets hold cover in place.

2. IMPORTANT: (Final Tier 4 and Stage IV Engines only. To determine which engine your tractor is equipped with, see Record Engine Serial Number in Identification Numbers section of this Operator's Manual.) Do not disconnect battery until Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system has had enough time to automatically purge system of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) . If adequate time is not allowed for system to be purged, any DEF remaining can crystallize and plug system. At temperatures below -15°C (5°F), unpurged DEF will freeze and damage system components. If equipped with battery disconnect system, a light next to disconnect system is illuminated, while auto-purge is in progress. It shuts off when complete and safe to disconnect battery.

   If tractor is not equipped with battery disconnect switch, wait at least 4 minutes after tractor stops before disconnecting battery.

   Disconnect Negative battery cables, then Positive battery cables.
3. Remove any corrosion with terminal brush, then clean terminals and battery posts using baking soda and water solution.
4. Rinse with clean water and air dry.
5. If batteries have been removed for service, slide batteries back into compartment. Install battery retaining clamp.
6. Connect positive battery terminals, then connect negative battery terminal.
7. Apply thin coat of grease to cable ends.
8. Replace battery compartment cover. Line up cover supports at bottom of cover and pivot cover into place. Magnets secure cover.