John Deere 5310 S - Manual (Page 131)

Service
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Removing Battery
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A—Positive (+) Cable Nut
B—Negative (—) Cable Nut
CAUTION: To avoid sparks, disconnect negative
(ground) cable first and connect it last.
1. Remove negative (ground) battery cable (B) and
remove the cable connection. Then remove positive
cable (A) and connection.
Loosen nuts securing battery hold-down and rotate the
holder down, freeing the battery.
2. Lift and slide the battery from the battery tray.
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Checking Battery Condition
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CAUTION: Battery gas can explode. Keep
sparks and flames away from batteries. Use a
flashlight to check battery electrolyte level.
Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or
hydrometer.
Always remove grounded (—) battery clamp
first and replace it last.
In MHD99 battery eye is provided on top face on battery.
The eye shows three different colours, which indicates
condition of battery
1. If eye shows GREEN colour , it means battery is full
chareged.
2. If eye shows WHITE colour, it means charging
required.
3. If eye shows RED colour, it means add distilled water.
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