Electrical System
Maintenance
Important:
Before welding on the machine,
disconnect all cables from the battery, both wire
harness plugs from the electronic control module,
and the terminal connector from the alternator to
prevent damage to the electrical system.
Electrical System Safety
•
Disconnect the battery before repairing the
machine. Disconnect the negative terminal first
and the positive last. Connect the positive terminal
first and the negative last.
•
Charge the battery in an open, well-ventilated
area, away from sparks and flames. Unplug the
charger before connecting or disconnecting the
battery. Wear protective clothing and use insulated
tools.
Disconnecting the 12 V
Battery
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and causes severe
burns.
•
Do not drink electrolyte and avoid contact
with skin, eyes, or clothing. Wear safety
glasses to shield your eyes and rubber
gloves to protect your hands.
•
Fill the battery where clean water is always
available for flushing the skin.
1.
Prepare the machine for maintenance; refer to
Preparing for Maintenance (page 43)
.
2.
Open the screen; refer to
(page 43)
.
3.
Press the sides of the battery cover, and remove
the cover from the battery tray (
).
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Figure 97
1.
Tab (battery cover)
3.
Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
2.
Negative battery cable
4.
Slot (battery tray)
4.
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5.
Slide the insulator cover off the positive
battery-cable clamp, and disconnect the positive
battery cable.
Connecting the 12 V Battery
1.
Install the positive battery cable (red) to the
positive (+) battery post (
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Figure 98
1.
Tab (battery cover)
3.
Insulator cover (positive
battery cable)
2.
Negative battery cable
4.
Slot (battery tray)
2.
Install the negative battery cable (black) to the
negative (-) battery post.
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