Electrical System
Maintenance
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.
•
Battery acid is poisonous and can cause burns.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Protect
your face, eyes, and clothing when working with a
battery.
•
Battery gases can explode. Keep cigarettes,
sparks, and flames away from the battery.
Servicing the Battery
Service Interval:
Every 50 hours—Check the battery
condition.
Using the Battery-Disconnect
Switch
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Open the rear-access cover.
4.
Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the O
N
or
O
FF
position to perform the following:
•
To energize the machine electrically, rotate
the battery-disconnect switch clockwise to
the ON position (
).
•
To de-energize the machine electrically,
rotate the battery-disconnect switch
counterclockwise to the O
FF
position (
).
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Figure 60
1.
Battery-disconnect
switch—O
FF
position
2.
Battery-disconnect
switch—O
N
position
Removing the Battery
1.
Park the machine on a level surface, engage the
parking brake, and lower the loader arms.
2.
Shut off the engine and remove the key.
3.
Remove the rear screen; refer to
Rear Screen (page 31)
.
4.
Disconnect the negative (black) ground cable
from the battery post (
). Retain the
fasteners.
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Figure 61
1.
Positive cable
4.
Battery
2.
Bolt (3)
5.
Wing nut
3.
Battery tray
6.
Negative cable
5.
Slide the rubber cover off the positive (red)
cable.
6.
Disconnect the positive (red) cable from the
battery post (
). Retain the fasteners.
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