Connect Battery
Improper battery installation or maintenance
may result in electric shock, chemical burns,
or explosion. Battery maintenance must only
be performed or supervised by personnel
knowledgeable of batteries and the required
precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away
from batteries.
See
Technical Specifications, page 90
for battery
requirements and recommended battery size.
1. Secure battery (not supplied) to bracket with
strap.
Battery Connections
Figure 24
2. Connect battery cable from the engine starter
(ST) and chassis to the battery. Connect the
black cable to battery negative (-) and the red
cable to battery positive (+).
NOTICE
Always connect the red battery cable to battery
positive (+) and the black battery cable to the
battery negative (-). Failure to properly connect
the battery cable to the battery will damage the
fusible link when the engine control module is
turned ON. Do not bypass the fusible link when
damaged. The fusible link prevents damage
to other system components. See the system
repair manual for repair instructions.
Engine Starter Connections
Figure 25
3. Cover battery terminals with plastic caps (PC)
attached to supplied battery cables.
4. Verify battery was connected properly by
pressing OFF
on the engine control module
(PE) to “wake up” the controller screen. Do not
attempt to start the engine until all Setup steps
are complete. See Repair manual if engine
control module does not light up.
Add Fuel
1. Remove fuel cap (FS) and fill fuel tank with no
more than 20 gallons (75 liters) of diesel fuel.
Replace cap. See Perkins engine manual for
approved diesel fuels.
2. Squeeze prime bulb (P) to prime engine. Press
the prime bulb repeatedly until fuel begins to
return to the fuel tank.
Figure 26
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