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Figure 47
1. Flanged bolt
2. Terminal cover
(black—negative battery
terminal)
3. Terminal cover
(red—positive battery
terminal)
4. Positive (+) battery
terminal
4.
Disconnect the negative battery cable from the
negative (-) battery terminal, and remove the
cable from the battery
5.
Slide the red terminal cover off the positive
battery terminal
(Figure
6.
Disconnect the positive (red) battery cable, and
remove the cable from the battery
7.
Remove the hook of the battery strap from the
battery tray
(Figure
Installing the Battery
1.
Place the battery onto the machine
2.
Secure the battery to the battery tray with the
battery strap.
3.
Install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal with a flanged bolt and
flanged nut
(Figure
4.
Slide the red terminal cover over the
positive-battery terminal.
5.
Install the negative battery cable and the ground
wire to the negative (-) battery terminal with a
flanged bolt and flanged nut
6.
Slide the black terminal cover over the
negative-battery terminal.
5. Negative (-) battery
terminal
6. Flanged nut
7. Battery tray
8. Battery strap
(Figure
47).
47).
(Figure
47), and remove the battery.
(Figure
47).
(Figure
47).
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that
can explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks
and flames away from the battery.
Important:
(1.265 specific gravity) to prevent battery damage
when the temperature is below 0°C (32°F).
1.
Remove the battery from the chassis; refer to
Removing the Battery (page
2.
Check the electrolyte level.
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3.
Ensure that the filler caps are installed on the
battery.
4.
Charge the battery for 1 hour at 25 to 30 A or 6
hours at 4 to 6 A.
5.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the
charger from the electrical outlet, and disconnect
the charger leads from the battery posts
48).
6.
Install the battery onto the machine and connect
the battery cables; refer to
(page
44).
Note:
disconnected; electrical damage may occur.
47).
47).
1. Positive battery post
2. Negative battery post
Jump Starting a Discharged
Battery
The following instructions are adapted from the SAE
J1494 Rev. Dec. 2001 – Battery Booster Cables
– Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice (SAE –
Society of Automotive Engineers).
44
Always keep the battery fully charged
43).
Installing the Battery
Do not run the machine with the battery
Figure 48
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
(Figure
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