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WARNING
Battery terminals or metal tools could short against
metal vehicle 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 vehicle.
• Do not allow metal tools to short between the
battery terminals and metal parts of the vehicle.
1. Squeeze the sides of the battery cover and remove the
cover from the top of the battery
Figure 38
1. Positive-battery terminal
2. Positive-battery cable
3. Negative-battery cable
4. Negative-battery terminal
2. Disconnect the positive-battery cable from the terminal
of the battery
(Figure
3. Disconnect the negative-battery cable from the
terminal of the battery
Removing the Battery
1. Disconnect the battery cables; refer to
the Battery (page
33).
2. Remove the locknut, carriage bolt, and battery clamp
that secures the battery to the battery tray
3. Remove the battery from the battery tray
(Figure
38).
5. Battery cover
6. Locknut
7. Battery clamp
8. Carriage bolt
38).
(Figure
38).
Disconnecting
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Installing the Battery
1. Align the battery to the battery tray of the machine
(Figure
38).
Note: Ensure that the positive and negative posts of
the battery are aligned as shown in
2. Secure the battery to the battery tray with the battery
clamp, carriage bolt, and locknut
3. Connect the battery cables; refer to
Battery (page
Connecting the Battery
1. Connect the positive-battery cable to the terminal of
the battery
2. Connect the negative-battery cable to the terminal of
the battery
3. Install the battery cover onto the top of the battery
(Figure
38).
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.260 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
0° C (32° F).
1. Remove the battery from the machine; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2. Connect a 3 to 4 amp battery charger to the battery
posts. Charge the battery at a rate of 3 to 4 amp for 4
to 8 hours (12 volts).
Note: Do not overcharge the battery.
3. Install the battery in the chassis; refer to
Battery (page
Storing the Battery
If the machine will be stored for more than 30 days, remove
the battery and charge it fully. Either store it on the shelf or on
the machine. Leave the cables disconnected if it is stored on
38).
the machine. Store the battery in a cool atmosphere to avoid
quick deterioration of the charge in the battery. To prevent
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the battery from freezing, make sure it is fully charged.
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Connecting the
34).
(Figure
38).
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38).
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38).
Installing the
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