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Revision A
3.13
Connecting Battery
The windrower is shipped with the batteries disconnected. They will need to be connected to the windrower
’
s electrical
system.
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B
Figure 3.51: Engine Compartment Hood
1.
Move latch (A) towards the right cab-forward side of the
windrower.
2.
Grasp louver (B) and lift the hood to open it.
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B
Figure 3.52: Battery Location
3.
Lift up on the cab-end of cover (A) to disengage it from
retaining tab (B), and swing the cover away from the frame.
4.
Remove the plastic caps from the battery posts, if these are
present.
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A
Figure 3.53: Battery Cables Installed
5.
Attach the red positive (+) cable terminals to positive
posts (B) on the batteries. Tighten the terminal clamps.
Place the plastic covers over the clamps.
IMPORTANT:
The batteries are negative-grounded. Ensure that the
starter cable is connected to the positive (+) terminal of the
battery and the battery ground cable is connected to the
negative (
–
) terminal of the battery. Connecting a cable to
the wrong post can result in permanent damage to the
electrical system.
NOTE:
Ensure that the batteries are oriented in the battery tray so
that the positive (+) posts are on the right when
facing them.