SECTION 1 - GENERAL INFORMATION
WELDING & BATTERY CHARGING
PRECAUTIONS: WELDING
To avoid damage to the electronic/electrical systems, always observe the following:
1.Always disconnect the ground cable from the batteries before carrying out arc welding on the tractor or on any implement attached to the tractor.
2.Position the welder ground cable clamp as close to the welding area as possible. Never weld on one frame member (i.e., front or rear frame) and have the ground strap of the welder on the other frame. Doing this can cause damage to the hoses, articulation bearings, and wire harnesses in the articulation joint area.
3.Never allow welding cables to lay on, near or across any electrical wiring or electronic component while welding is in progress.
4.On powershift transmission equipped units, remove the electrical connectors attached to the transmission electronic controller, even when the negative cable of the battery is disconnected, to provide additional protection to the transmission controller.
5.Always have an assistant standing by with a fire extinguisher to put out any fires that may start due to welding procedures.
6.Always completely clean the area to be welded so that it is free of any grease, fuel or oil before welding.
PRECAUTIONS: BATTERY CHARGING
1.Never make or break any of the charging circuit connections, including the connection at the batteries, when the engine is running.
2.Never short any of the charging components to ground.
3.Do not use a booster battery of higher than 12 volts nominal voltage.
4.Always observe correct polarity when installing the batteries or using a booster battery to jump start the engine. Follow the instructions in this manual when jump starting the tractor. Connect positive to positive and negative to negative.
5.Always disconnect the negative cable from the batteries when charging the batteries in the tractor with a battery charger.
WARNING: BATTERIES CONTAIN SULFURIC ACID. IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH SKIN, FLUSH THE AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER FOR FIVE MINUTES. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
AVOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN, EYES OR CLOTHING. WEAR EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING NEAR BATTERIES.
