Battery Service - Case 845B VHP Operator's Manual

NOTE: The electrical system in this machine is 24 volts. Each battery is 12 volts.
Before you service components of the electrical system, always disconnect the NEGATIVE (-) battery cable.
Do not run the engine with the battery cables disconnected or with the alternator wires disconnected.
Before using an electric welder, put the ignition key on the OFF position, disconnect alternator wires, from instruments
cluster and from transmission control unit.
Do not use a steam cleaner or cleaning solvent to clean the alternator.
battery fluid Level
The batteries are "Maintenance Free" type and electrolyte
level check is not required.
Do not leave lamps switched on for long intervals of time
with the engine stopped or idling. Keep batteries clean,
specially on its top surface.
Make sure of that cable terminals are correctly fixed on
the battery poles. Always disconnect master switch befo-
re servicing batteries.
IMPORTANT: If the temperature is equal or lower than
0°C and water has been added to a battery, proceed as
follows: connect a battery charging equipment or run the
engine for approximately two (2) hours. This procedure is
necessary in order to mix the added water with the elec-
trolyte inside the battery.
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CHAPTER 8 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

bATTERY SERVICE

battery Vents
Keep the battery vents clean, make sure the vents are
not restricted.
Cleaning the batteries
Check the batteries and battery compartment regularly for
dirt, corrosion and damage. Dirt mixed with electrolyte or
moisture on the top of the batteries can cause a dischar-
ged condition in the batteries. Use one of the following
methods to clean the batteries.
Clean the exterior of the batteries with bicarbonate of soda
or ammonia and wash with water. Use a special product
for battery cleaning to avoid corrosion of the terminals.
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BATTERY (RIGHT SIDE)
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BATTERY (LEFT SIDE)
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