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3.10 BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND BOOSTING
Inspect the battery on a regular basis for damage such as a
cracked or broken case or cover which would allow
electrolyte loss.
Check the battery cables for tightness and that they are
corrosion free. Remove any acid corrosion from the battery
and cables with a baking soda and water solution. Coat the
terminal connections with di-electric grease.
If it is necessary to use a booster battery to start the engine,
BE CAREFUL !
The ignition must be in the OFF position. The booster
battery to be used must be 12 volt. Connect the end of the
first cable to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery.
Connect the other end of the same cable to the loader
battery positive (+) terminal, or to the boosting lug. (See
Fig 3. 10). Connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (–) terminal of the booster battery. Connect the
other end of the same cable to a ground. Keep cables away
from moving parts. Start the engine. After the engine has
started, disconnect the end of the second cable from the
negative (–) terminal of the booster battery. Disconnect the
other end of the same cable from the ground. Disconnect
the end of the first cable from the positive (+) terminal of
the booster battery. Disconnect the other end of the same
cable from the loader battery positive (+) terminal, or
boosting lug. (See Fig 3. 10).
WARNING
3...OPERATION
To prevent personal injury
DO NOT charge a frozen
battery because it can
explode and cause
personal injury. Let the
battery warm to 60ÞF.
(15.5ÞC.) before putting
on a charger.
WARNING
Ramps must be of
sufficient strength to
support the weight of
your skid steer. Wooden
ramps can break and
cause personal injury.
C-914
fig. 3.10
Boosting
Lug
To avoid personal injury,
lower the lift arms, shut off
the engine, raise the seat bar
and cycle the hydraulics to
ensure they are locked. Then,
unlatch the seat belt and exit
the loader. Do not enter or
exit with the engine running
unless as specified in this
manual or under specific
service and backhoe
operating procedures.
WARNING
Lead-acid batteries
contain sulfuric acid
which will damage the
eyes or skin on contact.
Always wear goggles to
avoid acid in the eyes. If
acid contacts the eyes,
wash immediately with
LARGE QUANTITIES of
clean water and get
medical attention. Wear
rubber gloves and
protective clothing to keep
acid off the skin. If acid
contacts the skin, wash off
immediately with clean
water.
WARNING
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