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Electrical System
Maintenance
Electrical System Safety
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Servicing the Battery
Battery voltage: 12 V with 300 A (cold-cranking) at
-18°C (0°F).
•
Always keep the battery clean and fully charged.
•
If the battery terminals are corroded, clean them
with a solution of 4 parts water and 1 part baking
soda.
•
Apply a light coating of grease to the battery
terminals to prevent corrosion.
Disconnecting the Battery
WARNING
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage
the machine and cables, causing sparks.
Sparks can cause the battery gasses to
explode, resulting in personal injury.
• Always disconnect the negative (black)
battery cable before disconnecting the
positive (red) cable.
• Always reconnect the positive (red) battery
cable before reconnecting the negative
(black) cable.
• Always keep the battery strap in place to
protect and secure the battery.
WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal machine components, causing
sparks. Sparks can cause the battery gasses
to explode, resulting in personal injury.
• When removing or installing the battery,
do not allow the battery terminals to touch
any metal parts of the machine.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between
the battery terminals and metal parts of the
machine.
Disconnect the battery as shown in
41
Figure
47.
Figure 47
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