Battery Main Disconnect Switch; Charging The Batteries - MacDon M205 Operator's Manual

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Keep all connections clean and tight; remove any corrosion and wash terminals with a solution of baking soda
and water. A light coating of grease on terminals (after cables are attached) will reduce corrosion.
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To prolong battery life, store batteries in a cool, dry area, in an upright position, fully charged at
-7° to +26°C (+20° to +80°F).
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Do NOT stack batteries on top of each other unless they are in cartons
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Test wet batteries every 4–6 months and recharge if necessary

Battery Main Disconnect Switch

A battery main disconnect switch (A) is located on the right
cab-forward side frame rail, just behind the batteries. It can
be easily accessed by moving the maintenance platform.
Ensure the switch is in the POWER OFF position when
servicing electrical components and to prevent loss of
battery charge when the windrower will not be used for
periods longer than one week.

Charging the Batteries

CAUTION
• Ventilate the area where batteries are being charged.
• Do NOT charge a frozen battery. Warm to 16°C (60°F)
before charging.
• Do NOT connect or disconnect live circuits. To
prevent sparks, turn off charger and connect positive
cable first. PROTECT YOUR EYES.
• If charging battery in windrower, disconnect
POSITIVE battery cable before connecting charger
cable, then connect ground cable last, away from
battery.
• Stop or cut back charging rate if battery feels hot, or
is venting electrolyte. Battery temperature must NOT
exceed 52°C (125°F).
• The maximum charge rate in amperes should be NO
MORE than 1/3 of the battery's reserve capacity
minute rating. If the terminal voltage exceeds 16.0
volts while charging, reduce the charge rate.
• Continue charging and reduce the rate as needed
until a 2-hour period results in no increase in voltage
or decrease in current.
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Figure 5.114: Battery Main Disconnect Switch
Figure 5.115: Charging Battery
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