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Clean Battery
Corrosion and dirt on the battery and terminals can
cause the battery to "leak" power.
• Remove battery. (See
Battery Removal and
Installation
)
• Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.
• Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire
brush until bright.
• Coat terminals with grease or petroleum jelly.
• Reinstall battery.
Battery Removal and Installation
Remove battery before service.
To remove the battery from the unit:
1. Remove the two hex screws from the lift lever
access plate and remove the plate.
2. Remove the two self-tapping screws at the top of
the front panel.
3. Unscrew the knob from the parking brake lever.
4. Lift the front panel off the unit by lifting it up and out
of slots in frame, clearing the lift lever.
5. Remove wing nut from the battery rod and remove
the rod.
6. Disconnect the negative (-) cable first.
7. Disconnect the positive cable (+) second.
8. Lift the battery out of the unit and place battery on
a bench or other well ventilated area where an acid
spill will not create damage.
9. When service is finished, reinstall battery into unit
and connect positive (+) cable first, then negative
(-) cable and battery rod.
10.Reinstall front panel, making sure tabs fit securely
into slots in frame. Secure with hardware.
11.Reinstall the lift lever access plate and the knob on
the parking brake lever.
Inspection, Cleaning, Drying, and Maintenance
Inspect the top of battery, terminals, cables, terminal
posts, and case for any accumulation of dirt, corrosion
cracks or loose or broken parts. Keep battery and its
terminals clean. Inspect monthly to maintain best
performance. Replace battery if damaged.
Remove hold down and bolt and lift battery out. Clean
or service battery away from unit. Remove corrosion
from battery terminals and cable connections with wire
brush, then wash with a weak baking soda solution.
Scrub the exterior of the battery and cable terminals
with a nonmetallic brush which has been dipped into a
mixture of baking soda and water.
After cleaning, apply a thin coat of grease or petroleum
jelly to terminals and cable ends to retard corrosion.
Reinstall battery.
Check the alternator voltage regulator output (if used)
at every periodic maintenance inspection. Over
charging is a common cause of battery failure.
1. Screws
2. Lift Lever Access
Panel
3. Parking Brake Knob
4. Front Panel
Figure 30
OE0710
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1. Negative (1) Terminal
2. Positive (+) Terminal
3. Battery Rod
4. Wing Nut
Figure 31
OE0151
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