1.
Disengage the blade-control switch (PTO), move the
motion-control levers to the neutral-locked position,
and set the parking brake.
2.
Stop the engine, remove the key, and wait for all moving
parts to stop before leaving the operating position.
3.
First disconnect the negative battery cable (black) from
the negative (-)(black) battery terminal (Figure 53).
4.
Slide the red terminal boot off the positive (red) battery
terminal and remove the positive (+)(red) battery cable
(Figure 53).
5.
Remove the wing nut securing the battery clamp
(Figure 53).
6.
Remove the clamp (Figure 53).
7.
Remove the battery.
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Figure 53
1.
Remove the wing nut and
clamp
3.
Remove the positive
battery cable
2.
Remove the negative
battery cable before the
positive
4.
Remove battery
Installing the Battery
1.
Position battery in the tray with the terminal posts
opposite from the hydraulic tank (Figure 53).
2.
First, install the positive (red) battery cable to positive
(+) battery terminal.
3.
Then install the negative (black) battery cable and
ground wire to the negative (-) battery terminal.
4.
Secure the cables with 2 bolts, 2 washers, and 2 locknuts
(Figure 53).
5.
Slide the red terminal boot onto the positive (red)
battery post.
6.
Install the clamp and secure it with the wing nut (Figure
53).
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gases that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from the battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged
(1.265 specific gravity). This is especially important to
prevent battery damage when the temperature is below
0°C (32°F).
1.
Charge battery for 10 to 15 minutes at 25 to 30 amps
or 30 minutes at 10 amps.
2.
When the battery is fully charged, unplug the charger
from the electrical outlet, then disconnect the charger
leads from the battery posts (Figure 54).
3.
Install the battery in the machine and connect the
battery cables, refer to Installing the Battery.
Note:
Do not run the machine with the battery
disconnected, electrical damage may occur.
Figure 54
1.
Positive battery post
3.
Red (+) charger lead
2.
Negative battery post
4.
Black (-) charger lead
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