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MAINTENANCE
SY60C Excavator OMM
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Figure 5-37
2.
Remove any tools, parts, or debris from the battery
compartment.
3.
Check ground (3) and positive (4) terminals for
corrosion or loose connections under the protective
covers. Clean the area with a mixture of baking soda
and warm water and tighten fasteners as needed.
4.
Wipe down the batteries and terminals with a clean
cloth.
5.
Use a corrosion preventative coating on the battery
terminals.
6.
Install the battery cover.
Remove the Batteries
WARNING
Before proceeding with any battery maintenance
procedure, observe the following:
• The top of the battery must be kept clean to
prevent plugging of the battery vents. Regularly
wash the top of the battery to prevent the battery
vents from plugging.
• Battery gases are explosive. Never smoke
around batteries or expose them to sparks or
open flames. Work in a well-ventilated area.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when
working with batteries.
• Battery acid can cause burns or injury. If battery
acid makes contact with your skin or eyes, flush
the area immediately with fresh water and seek
medical attention.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE!
After machine shutdown, wait at least 1 minute for
the Engine Control Module (ECM) to complete its
shutdown before disconnecting the batteries.
Failure to observe and follow this notice can
cause damage to the machine or cause the
machine to operate improperly.
1.
Prepare the machine for service. See “Maintenance
Safety” on page 2-5.
2.
Open the right front access door and turn the battery
disconnect switch to OFF. See “Battery Disconnect
Switch” on page 3-21.
3.
Remove the battery cover. See “Check the Batteries”
on page 5-27.
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Figure 5-38
4.
Note where the cables are attached. Disconnect the
ground terminals (1) first, followed by the positive
terminals (2).
5.
Remove the fasteners (3) securing the battery
hold-down. Remove the battery hold-down.
6.
Check that all cables and parts are out of the way,
then lift the batteries out of the battery compartment.
7.
Clean the batteries and terminals. See “Check the
Batteries” on page 5-27.
8.
Clean the battery tray.
9.
Installation is in the reverse order of removal. Install
the terminals in the same positions from which they
were removed. Connect the positive terminals first,
followed by the ground terminals.
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