Disconnecting A Battery; Connecting Batteries - MacDon M1240 Operator's Manual

Disconnecting a Battery

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. Shut down the engine and remove the key.
2. Open the battery cover.
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3. Remove the black plastic cover from the negative
cable clamps (B). Loosen clamps and remove cable
from batteries.
4. Remove the red plastic cover from positive cable
clamps (A). Loosen the clamps and remove cable from
batteries.

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.
IMPORTANT:
BATTERY IS NEGATIVE GROUNDED. Always connect starter cable to the positive (+) terminal of battery and
battery ground cable to negative (–) terminal of battery. Reversed polarity in battery or alternator may result in
permanent damage to electrical system.
NOTE:
Before connecting the harness to the batteries, ensure that positive terminal is positioned on the right side
of the battery when installed on the battery support.
1. If installing a new battery, remove plastic caps from
battery posts.
2. Attach red positive (+) cable terminals to positive
posts (B) on batteries and tighten clamps. Reposition
plastic covers onto clamps.
3. Attach black negative (–) cable terminals to negative
posts (A) on batteries and tighten clamps. Reposition
plastic covers onto clamps.
4. Close the battery cover.
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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Refer to Opening Battery
Refer to Closing Battery
Figure 5.119: Battery Location
Figure 5.120: Batteries
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