MacDon M1170 - Connecting Batteries

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Connecting Batteries
WARNING
To avoid bodily injury or death from unexpected startup of the machine, always stop the engine and remove the key
from the ignition before leaving the operator’s seat for any reason.
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Figure 5.141: Engine Compartment Hood
1. Move latch (A) towards right cab-forward side of
windrower.
2. Grasp louver (B), and lift the hood to open.
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Figure 5.142: Battery Location
3. Lift up on cab-end of cover (A) to disengage it from the
retaining tab (B), and swing cover away from frame.
IMPORTANT:
Batteries are negative grounded. Always connect starter
cable to the positive (+) terminal of battery and battery
ground cable to negative (–) terminal of battery. Reversed
polarity in battery or alternator may result in permanent
damage to electrical system.
NOTE:
Before connecting harness to batteries, ensure that positive
terminal is positioned on the right side of battery when
installed on battery support.
4. If installing a new battery, remove plastic caps from
battery posts.
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Figure 5.143: Batteries
5. Attach red positive (+) cable terminals to positive posts (B)
on batteries and tighten clamps. Reposition plastic covers
onto clamps.
6. Attach black negative (–) cable terminals to negative
posts (A) on batteries and tighten clamps. Reposition plastic
covers onto clamps.
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