Great Dane GDRZ25KAE, GDRZ25KHE, GDRZ26KHE Service Electrical, Removing and Installing the Battery

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SERVICE ELECTRICAL

WARNING: Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

Removing and Installing the Battery

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! The battery produces a flammable and explosive gas. The battery may explode:

•Do not smoke near battery.

•Wear eye protection and gloves.

•Do not allow direct metal contact across battery posts.

•Remove negative cable first when disconnecting.

•Install negative cable last when connecting.

Removing:

1.Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the safety section.)

C

battery tray.

3.Tighten the cap screws and nuts (E) to secure the battery in the battery tray. Do not overtighten.

4.Connect the positive (+) battery cable (D) first, then the negative (-) cable (B).

5.Apply general purpose grease or silicone spray to the terminals to prevent corrosion.

6.Slide covers (A and C) over battery terminals.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level

cCAUTION: Avoid injury! Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid. It is poisonous and can cause serious burns:

• Wear eye protection and gloves.

• Keep skin protected.

• If electrolyte is swallowed, get medical

attention immediately.

• If electrolyte is splashed into eyes, flush

immediately with water for 15-30 minutes and

get medical attention.

• If electrolyte is splashed onto skin, flush

immediately with water and get medical

attention if necessary.

D

A

B

F

NOTE: Add only distilled water to replace normal electrolyte loss.

1.

Park the vehicle safely. (See Parking Safely in the

safety section.)

2.

Remove battery from vehicle and set it on a level

surface.

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2.Slide black cover (A) away from the negative (-) battery terminal and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable (B).

3.Slide red cover (C) away from the positive (+) battery terminal and disconnect the positive (+) battery cable (D).

4.Loosen the cap screws and nuts (E) on both sides of the battery tray.

5.Remove battery (F) and isolator pad (G).

Installing:

1.Place isolator pad (G) in the battery tray.

2.Install battery (F) in the battery tray, making sure that the isolator pad (G) is between the bottom and sides of the

3. Remove battery cell caps. Make sure cap vents are not

plugged.

B

A

C

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4. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte (A) should be

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