The battery has an indispensable function in farming machines and it therefore needs to be used and maintained correctly to ensure it has a long and efficient life.
The battery supplies the necessary electric power to start the engines of the farm.
The battery supplies the necessary electric power to start the engines of the farm.
Charging the battery. The battery is charged by the alternator while the engine is on.
The Battery is not charged: check that the cables and battery terminals are not oxidised, and that the alternator pulley belt is not loose. If these are fine, then it is best to have the alternator checked by the auto-electrician.
The Battery is not charged: check that the cables and battery terminals are not oxidised, and that the alternator pulley belt is not loose. If these are fine, then it is best to have the alternator checked by the auto-electrician.
Maintenance of the Battery: Check the level of water and acid in the battery once a month. Do not persist in starting the engine if it is not doing so immediately as this may deform the inside cells of the battery.
Charge the battery once a month if the vehicle is not being used regularly.
Some types of battery do not need top up of water, but they do need to be charged once month. When water needs to be topped up frequently, then the charge regulator is not working, so the alternator is over charging the battery. If this is the case, then a visit to the auto-electrician is necessary.
Take care when adding distilled water to the battery, as the battery acid is very corrosive if it splashes on the skin and into eyes.
During long periods of inactivity of the vehicle, the terminals should be disconnected.
In order to avoid the oxidation of the terminals, coat them with Vaseline.
Charge the battery once a month if the vehicle is not being used regularly.
Some types of battery do not need top up of water, but they do need to be charged once month. When water needs to be topped up frequently, then the charge regulator is not working, so the alternator is over charging the battery. If this is the case, then a visit to the auto-electrician is necessary.
Take care when adding distilled water to the battery, as the battery acid is very corrosive if it splashes on the skin and into eyes.
During long periods of inactivity of the vehicle, the terminals should be disconnected.
In order to avoid the oxidation of the terminals, coat them with Vaseline.
Problems starting the engine: If after a period of inactivity, for example, in the mornings the engine does not start, then switch on the head lamps for 10 seconds. It is important to not insist too much as the battery will then lose charge.