Alternator - New Holland CX720 Operator's Manual

ALTERNATOR

NOTE: The engine is equipped with an alternator.
Certain precautions must be observed to avoid
serious damage to the alternator, batteries and
wiring.
When carrying out any maintenance work, the
following instructions must be observed:
1. Disconnect the batteries using the battery switch
if any electric welding work is to be carried out on
the combine.
Secure the negative (–) terminal of the welding
apparatus as close as possible to the part to be
welded.
2. The positive (+) lead of the batteries is live at all
times. To prevent damage, always disconnect the
battery earth lead (–) first.
3. Ensure the batteries are connected properly, i.e.
negative (–) lead to the negative (–) terminal and
positive (+) lead to the positive (+) terminal.
4. Always connect a booster battery in parallel, i.e.
negative (–) to negative (–), and positive (+) to
positive (+).
5. Disconnect the batteries using the battery switch
before connecting a battery charger.
Ensure the battery
connected.
6. Never run the engine if the wiring between the
alternator and
disconnected.
SECTION 4 – LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE
charger is properly
the battery has been
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