McNeilus Contender - 1.1 Battery Disconnect Switch

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Contender Front Loader
Safety
1.1 Battery Disconnect Switch
If the vehicle is equipped with a battery disconnect switch, it
is located near the battery box. Use the battery disconnect
switch when performing any maintenance so the vehicle
cannot accidentally be started.
1. Turn the battery disconnect switch (Figure 3, Item 1)
counterclockwise so the hole on the switch aligns with the
hole in the bracket (Figure 3, Item 2).
2. Install the safety lockout device ring (Figure 4, Item 1)
through the holes on the battery disconnect switch and
the bracket.
3. Install a padlock (Figure 4, Item 2) onto the safety lockout
device ring, lock it, and put the key in your pocket. If more
than one person is working on the vehicle, each person
must install his or her own padlock.
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Figure 3
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Figure 4
1.1.1 Battery Cable Disconnect
If the vehicle is not equipped with a battery disconnect switch,
disconnect the negative (black) battery cable rst, then
disconnect the positive (red) cable.
WARNING
For trucks without a battery disconnect switch,
to prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which
could cause death or serious injury, disconnect
battery cables (negative cable first) before
proceeding.
Disconnect negative (-) battery cable first. If
positive (+) cable should contact ground with
negative (-) cable connected, the resulting
sparks can cause a battery explosion, which
could result in death or serious injury.