John Deere TY25864 - Manuel (Page 20)

Controls and Operation
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TY25864 Control Panel
B—CHARGE RATE Button
C—BATTERY TYPE Button
D—CHARGING (yellow) LED
NOTE: Charger is set to default state of 2 amp (2A)
charge rate and 12V REGULAR battery type.
7. Press CHARGE RATE button (B) to select desired
charging amps as follows:
• 2 amp (2A)- for small batteries commonly used in
garden tractors, snow mobiles, and motorcycles. Not
for use as trickle charger or for larger batteries.
• 15A or 40A- for automotive, marine, and deep cycle
batteries. Not for industrial applications.
8. Press BATTERY TYPE button (C), if necessary, to
select battery type as follows:
NOTE: If battery type is unknown, select REGULAR
setting.
NOTE: Within a few seconds, charging process begins
and CHARGING (yellow) LED (D) illuminates.
If CHECK (red) LED illuminates, check for correct
cable connections.
• 12V REGULAR- used in cars, trucks, motorcycles,
and agricultural equipment. Batteries have vent caps,
and are often marked “low maintenance” or
“maintenance-free”.
• 12V DEEP CYCLE- often larger than other types.
Usually marked “deep cycle” or “marine”.
• 12V AGM, GEL- have sealed cases without vent
caps.
• 6V REGULAR- used in older cars and agricultural
equipment, and some specialized vehicles.
NOTE: If a battery is left discharged for an extended
period, it becomes sulfated and may not accept a
normal charge. The charger will sense this
condition and switch to a special desulfation mode
of operation, indicated by a blinking CHARGING
LED. If successful, normal charging will resume,
indicated by a continuously illuminated
CHARGING LED. This mode can take up to 10
hours.
9. Select BATTERY % mode to determine charging
progress after charging has begun.
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