Service Electrical

Battery Statement

Service the Battery Safely

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c CAUTION: 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. 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.

Checking Battery Electrolyte Level (Maintenance-Type Battery)

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

1. Park the machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

2. Remove battery from machine and set it on a level surface.

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

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4. Check electrolyte level. Electrolyte (A) should be approximately halfway between bottom of filler neck (B) and top of plates (C).

5. Add only distilled water if necessary.

6. Install battery cell caps.

7. Install battery.

Removing and Installing Battery

Removing:

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the Safety Section.)

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2. Remove three spring locking pins (A) and battery box step plate (B).

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3. Disconnect negative (-) battery cable (C).

4. Push red cover back away from positive (+) battery cable (D) and remove cable from battery.

5. Remove battery.

Installing:

1. Install battery into battery box.

2. Connect positive (+) cable to battery first, then negative (-) cable.

3. Apply dielectric grease to terminals to prevent corrosion.

4. Slide red cover over positive battery cable.

5. Install step plate (A).

6. Install spring locking pins (B).

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

1. Disconnect and remove battery.

2. Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking soda to one gallon of water. Be careful not to get the soda solution into the cells.

3. Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

4. Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush until bright.

5. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion.

6. Install battery.

Using Booster Battery

c CAUTION: Avoid injury! Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery. Warm to 16 degrees C (60 degrees F). Do not connect the negative (-) booster cable to the negative (-) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect at a good ground location away from the discharged battery.

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A - Booster Battery

B - Disabled Machine Battery

1. Connect positive (+) booster cable to booster battery (A) positive (+) post (C).

2. Connect the other end of positive (+) booster cable to the disabled machine battery (B) positive (+) post (D).

3. Connect negative (-) booster cable to booster battery negative (-) post (E).

4. Connect the other end (F) of negative (-) booster cable to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from battery.

5. Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine for several minutes.

6. Carefully disconnect the booster cables in the exact reverse order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

Replacing Canopy Work Light Assemblies

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Remove screws (A) and bezel (B).

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3. Carefully remove light assembly (C) from light housing.

4. Disconnect wire connectors (D).

5. Install new work light assembly.

6. Check operation of lights.

7. Install bezel (B) and screws (A).

Replacing Canopy Warning Light Bulbs

Replace Front Warning Light Bulbs

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Remove screws (A) and lens (B).

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3. Push down and rotate bulb (C) to remove.

4. Push new bulb into socket and rotate to lock in place.

5. Check operation of lights.

6. Install lens (B) and screws (A).

Replace Rear Warning Light Bulbs

NOTE: Each warning light assembly facing to the rear is divided into two sections. The top lens sections are amber and used for turn signals and warning flashers. The bottom lens sections are red and used for brake lights and taillights.

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1. Remove screws (A) and lens (B) if bulb replacement is required behind the amber lens section.

2. Remove screws (C) and lens (D) if bulb replacement is required behind the red lens section.

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3. Push down and rotate bulb (E) to remove.

4. Push new bulb into socket and rotate to lock in place.

5. Check operation of lights.

6. Install lens and screws.

Replacing Instrument Panel Light Bulbs

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Remove four screws (A) from instrument panel housing. Carefully move housing to the left.

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3. Identify defective bulb location.

4. Remove rubber plug(s) (C) to locate indicator light bulb assemblies.

5. Rotate bulb assembly (D) counterclockwise and remove from the housing socket.

6. Install new bulb assembly into housing socket and rotate clockwise into a locked position.

7. Check operation of lights.

8. Install rubber plug(s).

9. Install instrument panel housing and screws.

Replacing Fuses

1. Park machine safely. (See Parking Safely in the SAFETY section.)

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2. Raise lever (A) and lower fuse block access door.

3. Fuse identification:

4. Pull defective fuse from socket.

5. Push new fuse into socket.

6. Close fuse block access door.

NOTE: Do not install a fuse into fuse block socket number nine. Installing a fuse into this position will disable the transmission.

Fault Code Sources

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Picture Note: Sensor as seen when wheel and fender are removed. Access sensor from beneath machine.

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