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B0-015-00 and MX-016-00
REMOVE/INSTALL
WARNING
This section is one section of a complete service
manual. Before starting any procedure, read all
warnings and instructions that are located in the
Service Guidelines chapter and beginning of this
section..
WARNING
• Use the proper equipment when handling and transporting batteries. Equipment that is used to lift and
support removable batteries should be rated at a minimum of 1.5 times the total battery weight.
• Keep all body parts out from underneath any battery that is not installed and latched in the vehicle.
Failure to follow these rules may result in severe bodily injury and/or property damage.
WARNING
Before removing the battery:
• Park the vehicle on a level surface. If removing a Side Extract, the vehicle shall be positioned as close as
possible to the platform where the battery will be stored.
• Place the Direction Control switch in the center OFF position.
• Make sure the Start switch is in the OFF position.
• Set the park brake.
Industrial Battery or Lift Out Battery Pack
1: Thoroughly clean the battery and battery compartment. Refer to Cleaning in
this section for information regarding cleaning the batteries.
2: Using a hoist or forklift equipped with a proper battery lifting device (see
illustration), slowly raise the battery out of the vehicle.
3: Install the battery in reverse order.
4: Remove the blocks from the wheels and test drive.
Side Extract Battery
1: Position the vehicle as close as possible to the platform or dolly where the
battery is to be extracted.
2: Turn the start switch OFF and set the park brake.
3: Disconnect the battery cable connector.
4: Remove the battery doors.
5: Use a winch to pull the battery out or a hydraulic ram to push
the battery from the opposite end.
6: Install
7: Position the vehicle as close as possible to the platform or dolly
where the battery is stored.
8: Confirm the start switch is OFF and the parking brake is set.
9: Use a winch to pull the battery into the vehicle or a hydraulic ram to push the battery from the opposite end.
10: Install the battery doors making sure that both door properly engage the door interlock switches.
Note: The vehicle will not operate unless the doors are properly installed.
11: Connect the battery cable connector.
MB-150-03
WARNING
Do not allow the loose battery cables to contact any
other parts of the vehicle as this could cause in a
short circuit resulting severe bodily injury or damage
to the vehicle.
Batteries
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