General Warnings
WARNING
all crush areas. Do not drop cargo bed; lower gently and keep entire body clear. Failure to heed this
warning could result in severe personal injury or death.
• Only trained technicians should service or repair the vehicle. Anyone doing even simple repairs or
service should have knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical repair. The appropriate
instructions must be used when performing maintenance, service, or accessory installation.
• To avoid unintentionally starting the vehicle, disconnect battery. See Disconnecting the Battery –
Diesel Vehicles on page 13.
• Frame ground – Do not allow tools or other metal objects to contact frame when disconnecting battery
cables or other electrical wiring. Do not allow a positive wire to touch the vehicle frame, engine, or
any other metal component.
• Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face shield and
rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry such as rings, watches, chains, etc., when servicing the vehicle.
• Use insulated tools when working near batteries or electrical connections. Use extreme caution to
avoid shorting of components or wiring.
• When servicing the vehicle with part of the vehicle on jack stands, do not operate the engine with the
Forward/Reverse handle in either the FORWARD or REVERSE position. The all-wheel drive system will
engage any wheel(s), front or rear, with traction.
DISABLING THE VEHICLE
1.
Set the park brake.
2.
Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key.
3.
Place the Forward/Reverse control in the NEUTRAL position.
4.
In addition, chock the wheels if servicing or repairing the vehicle.
DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY – DIESEL VEHICLES
1.
Disable the vehicle.
See Disabling the Vehicle on page 13.
2.
Disconnect the battery cables, negative (–) cable first, as shown
(Figure 2)
.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY – DIESEL VEHICLES
1.
Connect the battery cables, positive (+) cable first.
2.
Tighten battery terminals to 80 in·lb (9 N·m).
3.
Coat terminals with Battery Terminal Protector Spray (CC PN 1014305) to minimize corrosion.
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