Battery Maintenance; Checking Battery Fluid; Cleaning The Battery And Cables - Ferris 5000/61R Operator's Manual

Regular Maintenance

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

(Note: The tractor uses a standard BCI58 battery)
Checking the Battery Fluid
1. Raise the seat plate to access battery..
2. Remove the battery filler cap (A). Fluid must be
even with the split ring full mark. If not, add distilled
water.
3. Reinstall the filler cap.

Cleaning the Battery and Cables

1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
cable first (C).
2. Remove the battery and clean the compartment with
a solution of baking soda and water.
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive cable first (B).
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petro-
leum jelly or non-conducting grease.
B
A
Figure 30. Battery Compartment
A. Vent Cap(s)
B. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
C. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away
from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by a
tool.
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