Battery - Test - New Holland Workmaster 25S Operator's Manual

7 - MAINTENANCE

Battery - Test

The tractor is equipped with a BCI group 45, 12 V bat-
tery (A) with a minimum cold cranking ability of 430 A
at -18 °C (0 °F).
See page 7-3 for instructions to locate the batter.
Make sure the battery connections are tight and free
of corrosion. A solution of baking soda and water may
be used to wash the outside surface and terminals of
the battery when necessary. However, make sure the
solution does not get inside the battery. After cleaning,
wash the battery with clean water, then apply a small
amount of petroleum jelly to the terminals to prevent
corrosion.
In freezing temperatures, a good battery charge must
be maintained. If the battery becomes discharged
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or run down, the electrolyte becomes weak and may
freeze, causing damage to the case. If you must add
water, use distilled water. Add the water just before
using the tractor so that the water will mix with the elec-
trolyte during the charging process, thus preventing
the water from freezing.
To determine the battery charge, check the specific
gravity of the electrolyte.
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