3 tests necessary to check battery
RACINE, Wise. - Neglecting to
check equipment batteries can be
a serious problem if left until it is
too late. Three simple battery test
procedures, recommended by J I
Case, can determine a battery’s
true condition. All three tests must
be done to obtain a reliable in
dication of overall battery
usefulness.
The Specific Gravity Test tells
the condition of the fluid. For an
accurate reading, do not add water
before using the hydrometer,
BUSH HOG
1 560 HSoCoulter Chisel
Tandem axles are standard for all
wing models—for precise depth
control, greater flotation, trash
clearance, and easier transport
Rigid shanks are recommended for
use in soils Ires of rocks and stumps
Shear pin protection is standard
lent Shanks contact the soil a'
BBSEE your local bush hog dealer**
BINKLEY & HURST GEORGE N. GROSS,
BROS. INC. INC.
Lititz, PA Dover, PA
717-626-4705 717-292-1673
CLAPPER FARM
EQUIPMENT
RDI
Alexandria, PA
814-669-4465
THOMAS L. DUNLAP
Jersey Shore, PA
717-398-1391
FARMERSVILLE LEHIGH AG m.™ e «... r«„m STOLTZFUS FARM
EQUIPMENT, INC. EQUIPMENT NICHOLS FARM EQUIP. SERVICE
Ephrata, PA Wescosville, PA Bloomsburg, PA Cochranville, PA
717-354-4271 215-398-2553 717-784-7731 215-593-2407
unless the level is too low to obtain
a sample. If water must be added,
charge the battery before making
the test.
Draw enough electrolyte into the
hydrometer so the indicator floats
freely. The reading will be inac
curate if the indicator is touching
the sides or top of the hydrometer
tube. Hold the instrument at eye
level to obtain a correct reading,
and repeat for each battery cell.
A fully charged battery should
show a specific gravity of 1.275
Operating depth of the coulter blades
is controlled by a hand crank—a fast
and simple one-man operation
Precise fronl-to-rear leveling is fast
and easy with a simple turnbuckle
adjustment on the tongue
A. L. HERR & BROS.
Quarryville, PA
717-786-3521
KELLER’S FARM
MACHINERY, INC.
Quakertown, PA
215-536-4046
The Bush Hog 1 560 Soil Hog Coulter Chisel gets into
fields right after harvesting cuts through compacted
soil and residue shatters plow sole to hold valuable
winter moisture
This rugged line of coulter chisels is designed for
smooth non stop minimum tillage Coulter scrapers are
standard equipment to eliminate plugging problems
With either rigid or spring • cushioned shanks you get
32 of trash clearance The staggered shank
arrangement provides a better soil mix improves trash
flow
MARSHALL
MACHINERY INC
Honesdale, PA
717-729-7117
MILLER SALES
& SERVICE INC.
Stewartstown. PA
717-993-2470
NEUHAUS’ES INC
York, PA
717-428-1954
with electrolyte at 80° F. A
variation between cells of more
than 30 points (.030) indicates that
the battery should be replaced.
Since specific gravity readings
change with temperature, most
hydrometers provide a ther
mometer and chart to make the
adjustment from 80® F. If no chart
is available, add or subtract four
points for every 10 degrees above
or below 80°F, respectively.
If the hydrometer readings are
low, charge the battery and
With 180° wing fold narrow transport widths and
tandem axles Bush Hog Coulter Chisels handle
with ease during transport and are easy to store
SPECIFICATIONS
Widths 6 3 lo 26 3 ( five rigid frame models tour wing
models )
Coulter gang 20 diameter 7 gauge blades 1 ? gang bolt
7 ? blade spacing triple lip sealed ball
bearings trunnion mounted
No coulters 11to 43
Coulter scrapers Standard equipment
Rigid shanks ? * 2 w 32 clearance shear bolt
protection
Spring cushion shanks t 4 * 2 w 32 clearance
Shank spacing 15
No shanks sto 2 1
Shank Points 4 wide ht Uc type
Tongue 2*4 steel tubing 96 long with reversible
clevis eye hitch hose holder -uid j-k kst md Tnnguf
on models 16 3 indlargtris 3 *4 tubing
12 t long
Frame construction 4 square ill wr-idi d stt »• l tubing
Depth control 12 ASAE hydr iulit < /hod* rs host ,md
depth stups
Wheels 6 bull he lyy duty hubs t 1 L * 1 h M ply fir*
re i ommendi d
Minimum drawbar HP recommended rs tn 3t5
Approximate weight 3125 to t 3 1 ; sib i SO(ilb
ALSO AVAILABLE
Tr jit hik M tor pulling ge ir
H ird surf k e sh mK point •.
Coullnr tiludes diumr ler /gmi|(
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PEOPLES SALES &
SERVICE
Oakland Mills, PA
717-463-2735
PETERMAN FARM
EQUIPMENT, INC.
Carlisle, PA
717-249-5338
STANLEY’S FARM
SERVICE
Klmgerstown, PA
717-648-2088
incaster Farming, Saturday, November 3,1 1
recheck readings before doing the
next test.
The Three-Minute Charge Test
will give a reliable indication of
internal battery condition. This
test can be performed by using the
fast-charge setting on a battery
charger.
Disconnect both battery cables if
the battery to be tested is in the
tractor. Connect the charger leads
to the battery and adjust for the
highest charging rate, not ex
ceeding 40 amps for a 12-volt
battery or 75 amps for a six-volt
battery, on low maintenance
batteries, cell caps must be
STRALEY FARM
SUPPLY INC.
Dover, PA
717-292-4443
TRACTOR
PARTS CO.
Bloomsburg, PA
717-784-0250
UMBERGER’S OF
FONTANA
Lebanon, PA
717-867-5161
C.J. WONSIDLER
BROS.
Quakertown. PA
215-536-1935
removed,
Charge for three minutes only,
while watching for excessive
readings. Stop the test im
mediately if the voltage readings
are high, which indicate badly
sulfa ted or shorted plates.
After three minutes, with the
charger still running, connect a
voltmeter across the terminals.
The reading for a 12-volt battery
should not exceed 15.5 volts and
that for a six-volt battery should
not exceed 7.75 volts. If higher
readings are obtained, the battery
is internally defective and should
be replaced. (A damaged battery
has high internal resistance,
requiring more voltage from the
charger to overcome resistance to
the current flow).
A third test, the Battery Load
Test will give a reliable indication
of cell condition and internal
shorts. This test may be used on
standard or “low maintenance”
batteries.
Connect a voltmeter across the
battery posts. Apply a 200-amp
discharge for 15 seconds (crank
engine with fuel shut off), and
observe the voltmeter reading just
before turning off the load.
A 12-volt battery has sufficient
resiliency if it maintains a voltage
reading of 9.6 volts or higher. If
not, the battery should be
replaced.
Remember, all three tests
should be performed to determine
the condition and usefulness of
your battery.
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GENERAL CONTRACTORS
P.O. Box 212
Norristown, PA
215-275-0440
Sales Rei
Reynold Todd 215/948-9604
Earl Renshaw 717/786-8409
Clayton Renshaw 717/768-3400
EAR CORN
Paying Top Prices For
Good Quality Ear Corn
Wet or Dry
No Quantity too large
or too small
Fast Unloading -
Dump on Pile & Go
Easy access - 2.2
miles off 283 bypass-
Manheim, Mt. Joy
exit
Daily Receiving 7:30
A.M. to 5 P.M. - un
loading evenings &
Saturdays by appt.
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pick up at your farm.
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717-665-4785
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