FORST ST6D42 - Replacing the Battery

Redwood Global Ltd - ST6D42
Operator and Maintenance Manual
Chapter 5: Maintenance
5.17.3 REPLACING THE BATTERY
You can replace an old battery with a new one.
1. Stop the engine.
2. Remove the key from the ignition and keep in a safe place.
3. Remove the panel covering the battery.
4. Remove any debris from around the battery.
5. Remove the negative lead at the battery (1, Figure 75), then the positive lead (2,
Figure 75).
Figure 75 - Battery terminals
6. Loosen battery clamp screw and remove clamps.
7. Remove the battery.
8. Clean the battery tray.
9. Install the new battery.
10. Tighten battery clamp screw.
11. Connect the positive lead to the battery (2, Figure 75), then the negative lead (1,
Figure 75).
12. Install the panel covering the battery.
To help prevent short circuits and sparks, swap the new battery positive
terminal protective cover with the old battery positive terminal.
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