Terex Evoquip Bison 120, Operation Manual

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9 Maintenance
Operations Manual
Bison 120
20-07-2018
Page 9-64
Revision 2.0
NOTICE
When purchasing a new battery, confirm that the negative and positive terminal posts are on the
same side of the battery as your old one.
PROCEDURE
1. Observe all safety warnings.
2. Shut down the machine and implement the lockout and tag out procedure.
3. Locate the batteries and remove protector cover panel (Item 1).
Figure 9.57 - Batteries
4. The battery terminals are l (red/positive) and – (black/negative). Disconnect the
negative terminals first and flex the cables away from the battery.
5. Disconnect the positive terminal and flex the cable away from the battery.
6. Disconnect the top clamps that holds the battery down by removing the bolts at each end of
the battery and then followed by the clamp.
7. Lift the upper battery straight up and out by holding it at opposite corners. As the battery
weighs 46 kg (101.4 pounds) or more it should be lifted out with extreme care by 2 operators.
Do not tip or drop the battery.
8. Clean the battery cables, pan and clamp. If there is corrosion present (white powder),
neutralize it with a mixture of baking soda and water using an old toothbrush.
9. Carefully lower the new battery into place. Make sure it is sitting flat in the battery pan, and
not on the lip.
10. Fit the securing clamp.
11. Reconnect the positive terminal first.
12. Reconnect the negative terminal. The battery terminals are l (red/positive) and -
(black/negative).
13. Replace the battery compartment cover plate.
14. Remove the lockout and tag out.