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2. Stop the engine and remove the key.
3. Remove the wing nut and bolt securing the battery
clamp and strip (under the clamp) and remove the
clamp and strip (Fig. 23).
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Figure 23
1. Battery
2. Battery clamp
3. Positive cable
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4. Rubber cover
5. Negative cable
Warning
Battery terminals or metal tools could short
against metal 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 traction unit.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the
traction unit.
4. Disconnect the negative (black) battery cable from the
battery, saving the bolt and nut.
5. Disconnect the positive (red) battery cable from the
battery, saving the bolt and nut.
6. Gently push the hydraulic hoses aside and lift the
battery out of the chassis.
7. Activate the new battery as directed on the battery
labeling.
8. Install the battery into the chassis (Fig. 23).
9. Secure the battery in the chassis (Fig. 23).
10. Using the bolt and wing nut supplied with the battery,
connect the positive (red) cable to the positive (+)
battery post (Fig. 23). Slide the rubber cover over the
battery post.
Warning
Incorrect battery cable routing could damage the
traction unit 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 connect the positive (red) battery cable
before connecting the negative (black) cable.
11. Using the bolt and wing nut supplied with the battery,
connect the negative (black) cable to the negative (–)
battery post (Fig. 23).
Note: Ensure that the battery cables do not contact any
sharp edges or each other.
Important
Follow the new battery maintenance
procedures as directed on the battery labeling.
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