SERVICING AND INSPECTION
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Battery
The battery has a nominal voltage of 12 volts; the battery
capacity is 77 Ah. The battery is located on the left side of
the loader in the engine compartment Item 1 (Fig. 103). To
access it, open the engine enclosure.
WARNING
Explosion and burn hazard.
Batteries produce and vent gases that can be ex-
plosive if concentrated in an unventilated space.
Do not smoke or use open ames near a stor- ►
age battery.
Do not place objects on the battery. If a metal- ►
lic object such as a wrench contacts both the
positive and negative post on the battery, it will
cause a direct short and a possible explosion.
Severe burns can result .
Cover the battery with protective insulation, or ►
remove the battery entirely, if service work is
to be conducted near the battery.
WARNING
Battery uid is poisonous and corrosive.
Prevent battery uid from coming into contact
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with your skin, eyes, mouth, or clothing.
Wear protective gloves and safety goggles. ►
If battery uid contacts skin, immediately rinse ►
the contaminated area with plenty of clean water
and seek medical treatment.
eNVIRONmeNTAl NOTe
Avoid environmental damage.
Dispose of old batteries in an ecologically sound
way, separate from other waste.
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