MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169552 / 169554 / 169555
154
Revision A
7.10.1.5 Replacing Battery
CAUTION
Do not attempt to service battery unless you
have the proper equipment and experience
to perform the job. Have it done by a
qualified Dealer.
DANGER
Stop engine, and remove key from ignition
before leaving Operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
The batteries should conform to the following
specification:
RATING
GROUP CCA VOLT
MAX. DIMENSION
Heavy Duty,
Off-Road,
Vibration
Resistant
BCI 31A 650
12
13 x 7.4 x 9.13 in.
(334 x 188 x 232 mm)
a. Stop engine, and remove key.
b. Open engine compartment hood to highest
position. See Section 7.4 ENGINE
COMPARTMENT HOOD.
c. Remove red plastic cover from positive cable
clamps (A). Loosen clamps, and remove cable
from batteries.
d. Loosen clamps (B) on negative terminals, and
remove cable from batteries.
e. Remove bolts (C) securing strap (D) to frame,
and remove strap.
f. Lift batteries off holder (E).
g. Position new batteries on holder (E).
h. Install strap (D) with bolts (C).
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.
i. Attach negative (black) cable clamps (B) to
negative post on batteries, and tighten clamps.
j. Attach positive (red) cable clamps (A) to positive
post on batteries, and tighten. Re-position
plastic covers onto clamps.
k. Close engine compartment hood.
C
A
B
D
E