New Holland LS120 Repair Manual page 37

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BATTERY
BATTERY INSPECTION
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WARNING
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SECTION 10 - ENGINE
Ignition of explosive battery gases can result in
severe personal injury. Do not smoke or allow
any ignition source near the battery.
Keep the battery case clean and dry. Accumulations
of moisture or dirt will accelerate discharge and
battery failure.
BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS
Battery Type . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12
volt - SAE group 70
Battery Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 390 amps
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-18° C (0° F) Side Stud
System Ground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Negative (-)
Minimum Voltage Output ..................................................... ; . . . . . . . . . 28 volts AC
SPECIFIC GRAVITY TEST
Check battery cells with a hydrometer, 1 . Specific
gravity should be between 1 .260 and 1 .290 at 25° C
(77° F). If one or more cells are low on water, add
distilled water, then recharge the battery. Allow no
foreign matter to fall into the cells.
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CAUTION
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Battery electrolyte contains caustic sulfuric acid.
Avoid contact with skin or clothing. If splashed in
the eyes, flush immediately with fresh water.
Keep the battery terminals clean and tight. Check the
battery cables for pinching or abrasion. Use
recommended battery tools when connecting or
disconnecting leads. After connecting leads, apply a
light coat of petroleum jelly or grease to retard
corrosion.
IMPORTANT: Reversing battery leads can damage
electronic circuits. Do not reverse battery
connections.
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