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Figure 31. Battery Compartment
A. Positive (+) Cable & Terminal
B. Negative (-) Cable & Terminal
C. Reservoir Mounting Hardware
D. Hydraulic Oil Reservoir
D
B
A
C
C
Regular Maintenance
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from
the battery.
• Be careful when handling the battery. Avoid spilling
electrolyte. Keep flames and sparks away from the
battery.
• When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect
the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not
done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted
to the frame by a tool.
B
A
Battery Maintenance
This unit is equipped with a maintenance-free BCIU1 battery.
Battery Charging
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may
be the result of a defect in the charging system or other
electrical component. If there is any doubt about the cause
of the problem, see your dealer. If you need to replace the
battery, follow the steps under Cleaning the Battery and
Cables section.
To charge the battery, follow the instructions provided by
the battery charger manufacturer as well as all warnings
included in the safety rules section of this book. Charge the
battery until fully charged (until the specific gravity of the
electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the electrolyte temperature
is at least 60°F). Do NOT charge at a rate higher than 10
amps.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Models with Center
Mounted Hydraulic Tanks
1. Remove the hydraulic oil reservoir mounting hardware
(C, Figure 31) and move the reservoir (D) forward to
expose the battery.
2. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black)
cable (B) first.
3. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
4. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive (red) cable (A) first.
5. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.
6. Reposition the oil reservoir and secure in place with the
hardware previously removed.
Cleaning the Battery and Cables - Models with Side
Mounted Hydraulic Tanks:
1. Disconnect the cables from the battery, negative (black)
cable (B) first.
2. Clean the battery terminals and cable ends with a wire
brush until shiny.
3. Reinstall the battery and reattach the battery cables,
positive (red) cable (A) first.
4. Coat the cable ends and battery terminals with petroleum
jelly or non-conducting grease.
Models w/ Center
Mounted Hydraulic Tanks
Models w/ Side
Mounted Hydraulic Tanks
Not for
Reproduction