Servicing The Battery - New Holland LS35-16H Operator's Manual

3. Push the wire connectors onto the terminals on the
bulb holder.

Servicing the Battery

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.
Service Interval/Specification
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged. Use a
paper towel to clean the battery case. If the battery
terminals are corroded, clean them with a solution of four
parts water and one part baking soda. Apply a light
coating of grease to the battery terminals to prevent
corrosion.
Voltage: 12 v, 260 Cold Cranking Amps
Removing the Battery
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal tractor components causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to explode,
resulting in personal injury.
When removing or installing the battery, do not
allow the battery terminals to touch any metal
parts of the tractor.
Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
tractor.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
tractor and cables causing sparks. Sparks can
cause the battery gasses to explode, resulting in
personal injury.
Always DISCONNECT the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the positive
(red) cable.
Always RECONNECT the positive (red)
battery cable before reconnecting the negative
(black) cable .
1. Disengage the power take off (PTO), set the parking
brake, and turn the ignition key to off. Remove the
key.
2. Open the hood and locate the battery.
3. Remove side panels for clearance when removing
battery (Fig. 37). Remove screws and lift up to clear
pin and slide panel tabs out from steering tower.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable from the
battery post (Fig. 36).
5. Lift the red rubber cover up on the positive cable.
Disconnect the positive cable (red cover) from the
battery post (Fig. 36).
6. Remove the battery hold down strap (Fig. 36). Remove
battery from the tractor.
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5
3
1
Figure 36
1. Negative cable
2. Nut
3. Bolt
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6
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4. Rubber cover (red)
5. Positive cable
6. Battery Hold Down Strap