MacDon M105 Operator's Manual page 277

CAUTION
Follow all instructions and precautions furnished 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 period of two-hour 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.
To charge battery, follow these steps:
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition before
leaving operator's seat for any reason. A child or
even a pet could engage an idling machine.
1. Stop the engine and remove the key.
2. Move platform on left cab-forward side of machine
to open position.
(Standard Position), page
3. Open hood to highest position to allow access to
the batteries. Refer to
Position), page 203
4. Remove red plastic
cable clamps.
5. Remove black
negative terminals.
6. 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.
7. Charge batteries
manufacturer's instructions.
8. Close platform.
(Standard Position), page
9. Close hood. Refer to
Position), page 204.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Refer to
5.5.1 Opening Platform
205.
5.4.3 Opening Hood (Highest
cover (A) from
plastic cover (B)
in accordance with
Refer to
5.5.2 Closing Platform
206.
5.4.4 Closing Hood (Highest
positive
from
charger
Figure 5.123: Battery Terminal Location
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