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Ford New Holland 655E backhoe Electrical

James in GA

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I have an electrical problem killing my battery. I disconnected my battery posts but I still have power at my switch panel. Instruments light up even with both posts of battery are disconnected from battery. Any ideas ???????
 

NH575E

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They are 12V. Some have one battery and some have an optional second battery that mounts under the top one. The dual battery option connects the batteries in parallel for higher cranking amps in colder climates.

Pay no attention to that 30V pole in the bottom of the fuse panel. It is NOT a 24V system.
 

James in GA

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I checked it out and found the second battery. I had it tested and it had a dead cell. Replaced it and put everything back together. I will check it tomorrow to see if batter still has a drain. I still have not found a disconnect switch but maybe this will solve my problem. Thanks for the help !!
 
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