56 SEBU8121
Maintenance Section
Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
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Battery or Battery Cable -
Disconnect
The battery cables or the batteries should not be
removed with
the battery cover in place. The bat-
tery cover should be removed before any servic-
ing is attempted.
Removing the battery cables or the batteries with
the cover in place may cause a battery explosion
resulting in
personal injury.
1. Turn the start switch to the OFF position. Turn the
ignition sw
itch (if equipped) to the OFF position
and remove the key and all electrical loads.
2. Disconnect
the negative battery terminal at the
battery that goes to the start switch. Ensure that
the cable cannot contact the terminal. When four
12 volt batt
eries are involved, the negative side of
two batteries must be disconnected.
3. Ta p e t he l ea
ds in order to help prevent accidental
starting.
4. Proceed wit
h necessary system repairs. Reverse
the steps in order to reconnect all of the cables.
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Coo ling S
ystem C oolant
(Commercial H ea vy-Du ty) -
Change
NOTICE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained
during performance of inspection, maintenance, test-
ing, adjusting and repair of the product. Be prepared to
collect the fluid with suitable containers before open-
ing any compartment or disassembling any compo-
nent containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to Local regulations and
mandates.
NOTICE
Keep all parts c
lean from contaminants.
Contaminants may cause rapid wear and shortened
component life
.
Clean the cooling system and flush the cooling
system before the recommended maintenance
interval if the following conditions exist:
•
The engine overheats frequently.
•
Foaming is observed.
•
The oil has entered the cooling system and the
coolant is contaminated.
•
The fuel has entered the cooling system and the
coolant is contaminated.
Note: When the cooling system is cleaned, only
clean water is needed.
Note: Inspect the water pump and the water
temperature regulator after the cooling system has
been drained. This is a good opportunity to replace
the water pump, the water temperature regulator and
the hoses, if necessary.
Drain
Pressurized System: Hot coolant can cause seri-
ous burns. To open the cooling system filler c ap,
stop the engine and wait until the cooling system
components are cool. Loosen the cooling system
pressure cap slowly in order to relieve the pres-
sure.
1. Stop the engine and allow the engine to cool.
Loosen the cooling system filler cap slowly in
order to relieve any pressure. Remove the cooling
system filler cap.
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