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24 - Electrical System
Removal and Installation
Batteries
CAUTION: Use extreme caution when working with batteries. Sulfuric acid in batteries can cause severe
injury if allowed to contact the skin or eyes.
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Explosive hydrogen gas is vented from the batteries through openings in the battery caps. Do not
smoke while servicing the batteries.
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Remove all jewelry. Wear safety glasses, rubber gloves and a rubber apron
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Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time
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Electrical components in this machine can be severely damaged if the batteries are not installed and
connected properly.
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The batteries are extremely heavy and may require a lifting device or assistance to remove and
replace into the machine.
1 Turn the off the machine and disconnect the
main battery connector
(A)
2 Pull back the insulating boot
(B)
and disconnect
the main battery connector’s positive terminal
at
(C)
Do not disconnect at lug
(D)
because that
secures the 150 amp fuse
3 In a similar manner, remove the main battery
connector’s negative terminal However, there is
no fuse at the negative terminal
4 Taking care to not short across the battery
terminals, remove each of the interconnecting
cables
(E)
from the batteries
5 Make sure the battery straps are not damaged or cut, and then
lift out each of the batteries from the battery bay
6 Install the new batteries into the compartment Note the
orientation of the batteries shown to the right
7 Reconnect the battery cables
– All cables are connected positive-to-negative for a
series connection between all 6 batteries
– Position the cables so the battery caps can be easily
removed for battery service
– Take care to not over torque the cable connector, as
this may damage the battery post
8 Coat the terminals with spray-on battery terminal
coating (available at most auto parts stores)
A
E
D
C
B
E