MAINTENANCE/SERVICE
Form 169017
173
Issue – June 2008
7.12.1.5 Replacing Battery
CAUTION
Do not attempt to service battery unless you
have the proper equipment and experience
to perform the job. Have it done by a
qualified dealer
DANGER
Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.
a. Stop engine and remove key.
b. Move platform on right cab-forward side of
machine to open position to allow access to the
battery.
c. Remove red plastic cover from positive cable
clamps (A). Loosen the clamps and remove
cable from batteries.
d. Loosen clamps (B) on negative terminals and
remove cable from batteries.
e. Remove bolts (C) securing strap (D) to frame,
and remove strap.
f. Lift batteries off holder (E).
RATING GROUP
CCA
VOLT
MAX.
DIMENSION
Heavy Duty,
Off-Road,
Vibration
Resistant
BCI 29H or
31A
750 12
13.25x7.37x9.44 in.
(337x188x240 mm)
NOTE
Battery holder (E) can be removed from
frame by simply lifting holder and pulling it
away from frame.
g. Position new batteries on holder (E).
h. Install strap (D) with bolts (C).
IMPORTANT
BATTERY IS NEGATIVE GROUNDED.
Always connect starter cable to the
positive (+) terminal of battery and battery
ground cable to negative (-) terminal of
battery. Reversed polarity in battery or
alternator may result in permanent
damage to electrical system.
i. Attach negative (black) cable clamps (B) to
negative post on batteries and tighten clamps.
j. Attach positive (red) cable clamps (A) to positive
post on batteries and tighten. Reposition plastic
covers onto clamps.
k. Move platform back to closed position.
C
D
C
B
A
E
A