Caution, Danger – MacDon M205 Operators Manual User Manual
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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 right cab-forward side of machine to
open position to allow access to the batteries. Refer
to
5.5.1 Opening Platforms (Standard Position), page
.
3. Remove
red
plastic
cover
(A)
from
positive
cable clamps.
4. Remove
black
plastic
cover
(B)
from
negative terminals.
5. 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.
6. Charge
batteries
in
accordance
with
charger
manufacturer’s instructions.
7. Close platform.
Refer to
Figure 5.135: Battery Terminal Location
A - Positive Terminals
B - Negative Terminals
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