Connecting Battery Cables

CAUTION:

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Reduce the possibility of an electrical spark when disconnecting battery by:

• Turn power off at battery master disconnect.
• Ensuring key switch and all accessories are turned off.
• Disconnecting negative (—) battery cable (A) first and connecting it last.

BATTERY IS NEGATIVE GROUNDED ONLY. Always connect battery ground strap to negative (—) post of battery. Connect starter cable to positive (+) post of battery.

Reversed polarity in battery or alternator connections results in permanent damage to electrical system. Connect ground strap to negative (—) terminal last.

NOTE: Always keep cover (C) on battery when operating the windrower.

When connecting battery:

• Turn off all switches and accessories.
• Clean battery posts and terminals.
• Connect positive (+) cable (B) in position shown.
• QUICKLY TOUCH ground strap to negative post. Arcing must not occur. If arcing occurs, DO NOT MAKE CONNECTION. Check to see if battery position is reversed. If arcing still occurs, make sure all switches and accessories are off. Look for shorts, broken wires, and loose or corroded connections, then recheck.
• Connect negative (—) battery cable (A) last.