Battery - Clean /recycle/Battery Hold-Down - Tighten

Clean the battery surface with a clean cloth. Keep the terminals clean and keep the terminals coated with petroleum jelly. Install the post cover after you coat the terminal post with petroleum jelly.

Always recycle a battery. Never discard a battery.

Always return used batteries to one of the following locations:

•   A battery supplier

•   An authorized battery collection facility

•   Recycling facility

Tighten the hold-downs for the battery in order to prevent the batteries from moving during machine operation.

Battery or Battery Cable - Inspect/Replace

Personal injury can result from battery fumes or explosion. Batteries give off flammable fumes that can ex- plode. Electrolyte is an acid and can cause per- sonal injury if it contacts the skin or eyes. Prevent sparks near the batteries. Sparks could cause vapors to explode. Do not allow jumper ca- ble ends to contact each other or the engine. Im- proper jumper cable connections can cause an ex- plosion. 

Always wear protective glasses when working with batteries.

1.     Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position. Turn all of the switches to the OFF position.

2.     Turn the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position. Remove the key.

3.     Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.

4.     Disconnect the positive battery cable at the battery.

5.     Disconnect the battery cables at the battery disconnect switch. The battery disconnect switch is connected to the machine frame.

6.     Make necessary repairs or replace the battery.

7.     Connect the battery cable at the battery disconnect switch.

8.     Connect the positive battery cable of the battery.

9.     Connect the negative battery cable of the battery.

10.  Install the key and turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.