MAINTENANCE
BATTERY
NOTICE
Battery is not included with this machine
The standard battery is a
Checking Battery Capacity
1.Check the battery checker on the hour tachometer (Figure 32).
HOUR TACHOMETER | Battery checker |
DIESEL ENGINE TACH &HOUR METER |
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Figure 32. Battery Check
2.When the battery charge gets low, the battery checker lights red.
NOTICE
If an old battery is used, even when the battery checker is not lighted (indicating low charge), the cell starter might not operate because of low charging level. If that happens, change the battery with the new one.
Changing the Battery
1.Unlatch the two stoppers at the top portion of the rear cover to open the rear cover (Figure 33).
Stopper | Rear cover |
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Figure 33. Opening Rear Cover.
2.Loosen the two bolts on each side of the bar connecting the battery to the side rails (Figure 34).
SLIDE BAR UPWARD
TO ACCESS
BATTERY
LOOSEN
BOLT
(4 PLACES)
BATTERY
Figure 34. Raising the Battery
3.Slide the bar up the notches for easy access to the battery and tighten the bolts.
4.Take off the nuts and remove the battery holder (Figure 35).
5.After tilting the battery backward, disconnect the battery terminal. Always disconnect the black terminal on the negative side first.
6.Pull up the handle on the top of the battery to remove the battery from the machine.(Figure 35). Make sure that the battery terminals do not touch the frame.
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