MacDon M1170 Operator's Manual page 361

CAUTION
Follow all instructions and precautions supplied by the battery charger manufacturer, including the following:
• Charge at recommended rates and times.
• Turn off charger prior to hook up to avoid dangerous sparks. Wear proper eye protection.
• Reduce charge rate if the terminal voltage is higher than 16.0 volts while charging. The maximum charge rate in
amperes should NOT exceed 1/3 of the battery's reserve capacity minute rating.
• Continue charging if there is no change in voltage or current for a two-hour period, and reduce the rate as needed.
• If the battery case gets hot during charging or spews large amount of gasses, temporarily stop charging.
IMPORTANT:
NEVER overcharge batteries. Excessive charging will shorten battery life.
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the battery cover. Refer to
3. Remove red plastic covers (A) from positive cable clamps.
4. Remove black plastic covers (B) from negative terminals.
5. If charging battery in windrower, disconnect positive
battery cable (A), then connect charger cable to positive
post. Connect charger ground cable to the engine block
last, away from battery.
6. Charge batteries in accordance with charger manufacturer's
instructions.
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Opening Battery Cover, page
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Figure 5.135: Batteries
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Revision A