Introduction
Safety Signs
Controls
Operating
Replacement Parts
Service Machine Safely
Service Interval Chart
Service Battery
Service Electrical
Service Miscellaneous
Troubleshooting
Storing Machine
Assembly
Specifications
Warranty
John Deere Service Literature
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Safety Signs
Safety-Alert Symbol
Read and recognize safety information. Be alert to the potential for personal injury when you see this safety-alert symbol.
On your machine safety labels, the words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION are used with this safety-alert symbol. DANGER identifies the most serious hazards. In this manual, the word CAUTION and this symbol call attention to safety messages.
Machine Safety Labels
WARNING
ˇ Maximum of one person to a seat.
ˇ No riders in box or anywhere else.
DANGER
ˇ Turn key off, place FORWARD/REVERSE lever to Neutral (N) and remove key.
ˇ Place SERVICE switch in SERVICE position.
ˇ Never disconnect a circuit under load at a battery terminal.
ˇ Remove all jewelry (rings, watches etc.).
ˇ Disconnect batteries, as shown, to avoid unintentional starting of vehicle. Pay close attention to polarities when connecting batteries. Always connect the red end of the cable to the positive (+) post and the black end of the cable to the negative (-) post.
WARNING
ˇ Young drivers may not be able to control vehicle.
ˇ No drivers younger than 16 years old.
WARNING
ˇ Drive very slowly when turning.
ˇ Always use brakes going down a slope. Vehicle can take-off (freewheel) downhill.
ˇ No loads heavier than 500 lbs (227 kg) in 4x2. Spread load evenly. Tie loads down.
ˇ Reduce speed and load on rough or hilly ground.
CAUTION
DANGER/POISON
Picture Note: Raise cargo box to locate battery safety information. English DANGER/POISON information (A) molded into battery caps. Spanish DANGER/POISON labels (B) are located on each vehicle frame side rail.
Cigarettes, flames or sparks could cause the batteries to explode. Always shield eyes and face from the batteries. Do not charge or use booster cables or adjust poor connections without proper instruction and training. Keep vent caps tight and level.
Contains sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. In event of an accident, flush with water and call a physician immediately. Keep out of reach of children.
DANGER
Picture Note: Lift operator seat to locate safety labels.
Place switch in SERVICE position before servicing batteries or when towing.
Do not tow in excess of 15 m.p.h. (24 km/h) or motor may rupture or disintegrate.
CAUTION
Picture Note: Safety label attached to cargo box load guard when equipped with the power lift option.
ˇ Operate dump with machine stationary and parking brake locked: Never dump while moving.
ˇ Operate dump on level ground only.
ˇ Operate dump from operator's seat only.
ˇ Do not place hands behind seat when lowering box.
ˇ Refer to operator's manual for correct load distribution.
Battery Charger Safety Labels
CAUTION
WARNING
Picture Note: Battery charger WARNING information inscribed on top of battery charger housing.
ˇ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, DO NOT USE CHARGER NEAR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS OR VAPORS! BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASSES DURING OPERATION. KEEP SPARKS AND FLAME AWAY FROM BATTERIES! NO SMOKING!
ˇ MAKE SURE DC OUTPUT CHARGING PLUG AND RECEPTACLE ARE IN GOOD CONDITION! DO NOT USE IF DC PLUG OR RECEPTACLE ARE DAMAGED, LOOSE, OR FEEL HOTTER THAN NORMAL! REPLACE WORN OR DAMAGED PARTS IMMEDIATELY!
ˇ DO NOT DISCONNECT THE CHARGER OUTPUT CONNECTOR FROM THE BATTERY CONNECTOR WHEN THE CHARGER IS ON. THE RESULTING ARCING AND BURNING WILL DAMAGE THE CONNECTORS AND COULD CAUSE THE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE. DISCONNECT INPUT CORD TO TURN CHARGER OFF.
ˇ TO AVOID DAMAGE TO OUTPUT CORD, PLUG AND BATTERY RECEPTACLE, DO NOT PULL ON OUTPUT CORD! DO NOT TWIST, ROCK OR BEND PLUG SIDEWAYS!
DANGER
Picture Note: Battery charger DANGER information inscribed on top of battery charger housing.
ˇ ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD! DO NOT TOUCH UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BATTERY TERMINALS!
CAUTION
Picture Note: Battery charger CAUTION information inscribed on top of battery charger housing.
ˇ OUTPUT LEAD DC POLARITY: POSITIVE; "+", RED. NEGATIVE; "-" , BLACK AND BLUE.
ˇ TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, CONNECT ONLY TO PROPERLY GROUNDED THREE WIRE OUTLETS! DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN, POWER WASH DETERGENTS, OR SPRAY!
ˇ USE ONLY ON CIRCUITS PROVIDED WITH A MAXIMUM OF 15 AMP BRANCH CIRCUIT PROTECTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE ANSI/NFPA 70 AND ALL LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES! IMPROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
ˇ USE ONLY ON 48 VOLT, 24 CELL (2.5 VOLTS PER CELL) WET LEAD ACID SYSTEM OF 140 TO 270 AH (20 HOUR RATE)! OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE!