Connecting Batteries - MacDon M155E4 Unloading And Assembly Instructions

3.16 Connecting Batteries

1. Open the right (cab-forward) maintenance platform.
2. Ensure battery main disconnect switch (A) is turned to the
POWER OFF position.
NOTE:
The battery main disconnect switch is located on the right
frame rail beside the batteries.
3. 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.
4. Remove the plastic caps from the battery posts.
5. Attach the red positive (+) cable terminals to positive
posts (A) on the batteries and tighten clamps. Reposition
plastic covers onto clamps.
6. Attach the black negative (–) cable terminals to negative
posts (B) on the batteries and tighten clamps. Reposition
plastic covers onto clamps.
7. Turn the battery main disconnect switch to the POWER ON
position.
8. Move the right (cab-forward) maintenance platform
forward to the closed position.
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Figure 3.87: Battery Main Disconnect Switch
Figure 3.88: Batteries
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