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Electrical System
Maintenance
Maintaining the Battery
Accessing the Battery
Remove the battery cover as follows:
1. Ensure that the battery-disconnect switch is in the Off
position; refer to
Battery-Disconnect Switch (page
2. Remove the 2 finger-pull covers from the holes in the
battery cover.
3. Remove the 4 bolts that secures the battery cover to
the ROPS platform
Note: The battery cover is located between the
operator seat and the rear ROPS bulkhead.
Figure 76
1. Operator seat
2. Finger-pull cover
3. Hole (battery cover)
4. Using the finger pulls, lift the battery cover up to
remove it from the ROPS platform
Install the battery cover as follows:
1. Align the holes in the mounting flanges for the battery
cover with the plate nuts in the ROPS platform around
the battery
(Figure
2. Secure the battery cover to the ROPS platform with
the 4 bolts
(Figure
3. Install the 2 finger-pull covers into the holes of the
battery cover.
(Figure
76).
4. Bolt
5. Nut clip
6. ROPS bulkhead
76).
76).
Servicing the Battery
WARNING
Exposure to battery acid or a battery explosion can
cause serious personal injury.
Before you service a battery, always wear face
protection, protective gloves, and protective
clothing.
WARNING
20).
A battery contains sulfuric acid, which can cause
serious burns; and they can produce explosive
gases.
• Avoid contact with skin, eyes, or clothing; flush
affected areas with water.
• If taken internally, drink large quantities of water
or milk. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention immediately.
• Keep sparks, flames, and lit cigarettes and cigars
away from the battery.
• Ventilate the battery when you are charging it or
using it in an enclosed area.
• Wear eye protection when working near a
battery.
• Wash your hands after handling a battery.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
WARNING
A frozen battery can be explosive, causing personal
injury to you or others in the area, if you try to
charge the battery or try to jump start the battery
and run the engine.
To prevent the battery electrolyte from freezing,
keep the battery fully charged.
WARNING
Sparks or a flame can cause hydrogen gas in a
battery to explode.
When you disconnect the battery cables, always
disconnect the negative (-) cable first.
When you connect the battery cables, always
connect the negative (-) cable last.
Do not short-circuit the battery posts with a metal
object.
Do not weld, grind, or smoke near a battery.
Note: The electrical system in this machine is 12 volts.
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