MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING
Form 169017 / 169087 / 169095
182
Revision C
7.11.1.6 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.
NOTE
If increased access is requ
i
red, open
platform as described in Section 7.5.2
Opening/Closing Platform for Major
Servicing.
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 31A
750
12
13 x 6.81 x 9.44 in.
(330 x 173 x 240 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.
A
C
D
C
B
A
E