Battery Access
Battery Compartment
The battery compartment is located behind the
driver’s area, attached to the frame rail. To open the
battery access door, insert and turn the key, then pull
the access door open. Pull the pull-pin spring latches
out to slide the battery tray forward. See
Fig. 2.1.
With the battery access door open, it is easy to get
access to the battery terminals for cleaning, charg-
ing, or emergency jump starting.
To return the battery to the compartment, slide the
battery tray in until the pin spring latch is in the
locked position. Lock the battery access door with
the key.
Battery Disconnect Switch, Optional
A battery disconnect switch, if so equipped, cuts off
all battery power to the vehicle. It is also used when-
ever the vehicle is placed out of service for extended
periods to prevent battery discharge. The battery dis-
connect switch is located on the side of the battery
box. See
Fig. 2.2.
NOTICE
The batteries must be disconnected if the vehicle
is not in use for a period exceeding two weeks,
or the vehicle may not start, and permanent bat-
tery damage could occur.
Hood Opening and Closing
A torsion spring helps to raise and lower the hood.
Hood restraint cables prevent the hood from over-
travel. An optional hood damper limits the closing
speed. In the operating position, the hood is secured
to the half-fenders by a hold-down latch on each
side.
Tilting the Hood
1.
Apply the parking brakes.
2.
Release both hood hold-down latches by pulling
the ends outward. See Fig. 2.3.
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1. Battery Access Door
2. Pull-Pin Spring Latch
3. Battery Tray
4. Battery
Fig. 2.1, Battery Access
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Fig. 2.2, Battery Disconnect Switch
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1. Fender
2. Latch Hook
3. Latch Handle
4. Half-Fender
Fig. 2.3, Hood Hold-Down Latch
Vehicle Access
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