Connecting Batteries - MacDon M205 Operator's Manual

4. Position new batteries (G) on dual battery support.
NOTE:
Ensure that batteries are positioned so that the positive
posts (C) face aft.
5. Install strap (F) with bolts (E).
6. Rotate bar (B) into position and secure with bolt (A).
7. Connect battery cables to positive (C) and negative (D)
battery posts. Refer to
8. Close the platform. Refer to
(Standard Position), page

Connecting Batteries

DANGER
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and
remove the key from the ignition before leaving the operator's seat for any reason.
1. Stop engine and remove key from ignition.
2. Open the right (cab-forward) maintenance platform. Refer to
page 288.
3. Ensure the battery main disconnect switch (A) is turned
to the POWER OFF position (the battery main
disconnect switch is located on the right frame rail
beside the batteries).
4. Remove the cable ties securing the battery cables to
the battery clamps.
IMPORTANT:
Batteries are negative grounded. Always connect red
starter cables to the positive (+) terminals of the
batteries and black ground cables to the negative (–)
terminals of the batteries. Reversed polarity in the
batteries or alternator may result in permanent damage
to the electrical system.
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Connecting Batteries, page
5.3.2 Closing Platforms
289.
C
G
357.
Figure 5.125: Battery
5.3.1 Opening Platforms (Standard Position),
Figure 5.126: Battery Main Disconnect Switch
357
E
A
B
F
E
A
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