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Maintenance
Regular Maintenance
BATTERY MAINTENANCE
NOTE: This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free
BCIU1 battery.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables
1. Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir mounting
hardware (C, Figure 23) and move the reservoir
(D) forward to expose the battery.
2. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative
(black) cable first (B).
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a
wire brush until shiny.
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery
cables, positive (red) cable first (A).
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with
petroleum jelly or non-conducting grease.
6. Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place
with the hardware previously removed.
Figure 23. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
C. Reservoir Mounting Hardware
D. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
WARNING
Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid
spilling electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks
away from the battery.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
positive terminal can be shorted to the frame by
a tool.
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B
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C
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