Cleaning or Replacing Battery

causym CAUTION: Battery gas can explode:

Keep sparks and flames away from batteries. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level.

Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts.

Always remove grounded (-) battery clamp first, and replace it last.

NOTE: It is not necessary to raise boom arms onto boom lock to remove the battery. However, doing so will improve accessibility to the battery.

1. Remove any attachment.

2. Park machine.

3. Lock boom in the raised position.

4. Stop engine, and engage park brake.

5. Open rear service door and engine cover.

6. Remove left side panel.

7. Disconnect black negative (-) cable (1) from battery.

8. Pull back red positive terminal cover, and disconnect red positive (+) cable (2).

9. Clean battery with a damp cloth or rag. Keep dirt out of battery cells.

causym CAUTION: DO NOT allow battery hold down to come in contact with the (-) negative and (+) positive terminals.

10. If necessary, remove battery to thoroughly clean it:

  • Remove coolant recovery tank.
  • Loosen J-bolt on battery hold down bracket.
  • Lift battery from battery compartment.
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1-Negative (-) Cable
2-Positive (+) Cable

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11. Clean battery, battery terminals, cable ends, battery box, and other parts with a solution of 1 part baking soda to 4 parts water. Keep solution out of battery cells.

12. Rinse all parts with clean water and let dry.

NOTE: If a new battery is needed, install a John Deere battery or a battery of equal specification. See your authorized dealer.

13. Install battery:

  • Place battery in battery compartment.
  • Install battery hold down bracket by inserting in rear frame slot.
  • Install J-bolt, and tighten hardware.
  • Install coolant recovery tank.

14. Connect red positive (+) cable to battery positive (+) terminal. Apply petroleum or silicone spray to terminal to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight. Push red positive cover over positive terminal.

15. Connect black negative (-) cable to battery. Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to prevent corrosion. Make sure connection is tight.

16. Install side panel, and close engine cover and rear service door.

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