OK... so Im working on my early 580CK [68] Checking the Case parts brakedown shows my tractor should have one 12vt battery, but the battery box on mine is setup for the two 6vt batttery. First off I am close to the start of the SN brake... and 2nd does it matter what I go with?? Should I pop in one 12vt, or the two 6vt?
I would go with the 12 volt... maybe even two ...more starting power... unless this is a 6 volt machine... that part I don't know..
Nope, it is a 12vt system. She's also a REAL easy starter!!! One turn and shes running. I never thoguht of two 12vt batterys... two smaller 12vt batterys would have more then enough reserve!
Be careful if you replace two 6 volt batteries with two 12 volt batteries. You could end up with 24 volts. Your present hookup is evidently in series. That is how you get 12 volts from two 6 volt batteries. Two 12 volt batteries in series will give you 24 volts. NOT A GOOD THING for a 12 volt system !
Yes, thanks. I do know to wire them diferent but thanks for adding that. Some that read this might not. I think Im going with just one 12vt for now and see how it goes this winter. Thanks for the info.
Does anyone know what group number 12vt battery was used in the later 580ck's?