MCCORMICK X60 Series - Removal and Installation of Batteries

Electrical system
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Recommendations
The following rules must be respected to preserve an
efficientbattery:
- Keepthebatterycleananddry,particularlyontop.
- Ifthebatteryacidmustbetoppedup,usedistilledwater
only,
-Makesurethatthecableterminalnutsarewellfixedto
thebatteryterminals.
- Always use a wrench and not pliers to tighten and
loosentheterminalnuts.
-Smear terminals with petroleum jelly (not grease) to
protectthemfromoxidation.
-Neverletthebatteryruncompletelydown.Ifpossible,
rechargemonthly.
WARNING: Battery electrolyte contains sul-
furic acid and can cause serious burns.
The following good practices are therefore
recommended.
- Wear leather heavy-duty gloves and protec-
tive clothes. In case of contact with the skin,
wash with plenty of water.
- Batteries release flammable gases that can
cause an explosion.
- DO NOT go near the battery with naked
flames or cigarettes.
- In case of contact with the eyes, first flush
with water, then seek medical help.
- Keep batteries well out of children’s re-
ach.
- It contains lead: NEVER dispose of batteries
in general waste.
- Deliver and dispose of exhausted batteries
only in suitable containers provided to this
purpose at authorized centres, according to
local rules.
WARNING: Always use specific personal safety devices
for each operation.
Removal and installation of batter-
ies
OPERATION1
Removetheretainerfromthebatterycover,thenthecover.
NOTE: In a few models, the tool box (3) and relative sup-
port must be removed for this operation.
OPERATION2
Toremovethebattery,disconnectthebatterycables(1)
and remove the battery. When the battery is installed,
makesurethe cablesareconnectedtothecorrectter-
minals.Theelectricalsystemis12volt,negativeground.
Installthecoverbackon.Remountthetoolboxandits
bracket,iftheywerebeenremoved.
IMPORTANT: Always disconnect the ground cable first
and connect the ground cable last to prevent sparks. Do
not start or operate the engine with the electrical system
not completely connected.
NOTE: The batteries can be disconnected without affect-
ing any programmed or stored information in the digital
instrument cluster. When the batteries are connected again
the instrument cluster will remember and use all stored
information such as tyre size code number, etc.
WARNING: Battery explosion and/or damage
to electrical components can result from
improper connection of booster batteries or
charger. Connect positive to positive and
negative to negative. Externally, battery acid
can cause burns and blindness, and taken
internally is poison.