Simplicity AGCO Allis 2000 Series, Service & Repair Manual

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6 Common Service Procedures
Battery Service
REMOVING THE BATTERY
1. Ignition key switch should be in the OFF position and
parking brake should be set.
2. Tilt the hood forward to access the battery compart-
ment.
3. Disconnect the battery cables starting with the nega-
tive battery cable first (A, Figure 19 and 20), then the
positive battery cable (B).
4. Remove the battery clamp (H, Figure 19 and 20) by
loosening and removing the nuts (E) and washers (F)
located on the top of the bracket from the rod (G).
5. Carefully lift the battery out of the battery compart-
ment. Be careful – it’s heavy.
NOTE: If you are replacing the battery, make sure that
you get one that’s identical, with the same size, terminal
posts, voltage rating, amperage rating, cold crankIng rat-
ing, etc.
6. While the battery is out, inspect the carrier (tray) for
corrosion.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
1. Set the battery in the battery compartment.
2. Secure the battery by using the battery clamp (H,
Figure 19 and 20), rods (G), hex nuts (E), and wash-
ers (F).
3. Replace battery guard (I,Figure 19), (diesel engine
models only).
4. Connect the red positive (+) battery cable to the posi-
tive battery post. Secure using the battery post cable
clamp hardware.
5. Connect the black negative (-) battery cable to the
negative battery post. Secure using the battery post
cable clamp hardware.
6. Close the hood and verify operation.
WARNING
Always disconnect the negative cable first and
hook it up last or the tool being used to loosen
the cable clamps may short the battery.
Disconnect both cables from the battery
terminals.
Figure 19. Remove and Replace Battery (Diesel)
A. Negative Cable
F. Washer
B. Positive Cable G. Rod
C. Cover H. Clamp
D. Battery I. Guard
E. Nut
E
I
C
D
F
F
E G
A
B
H
Figure 20. Remove and Replace Battery (Gas)
A. Negative Cable
E. Nut
B. Positive Cable F. Washer
C. Cover G. Rod
D. Battery H. Clamp
E
B
C
D
F
F
E
G
A
H
Not
for
Reproduction