6–2.3 Precautions for the Alternator 1. DO NOT reverse the battery connections. This is a negative ground system only. 2. Connect the battery correctly. 3. DO NOT polarize the alternator. 4. DO NOT ground any of the wires from the alternator.
Damage to the alternator can occur if:
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Fig. 6–2 Battery Cables (540)
1. Engine is operated with battery cables disconnected.
3. Extra battery cables connected wrong.
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2. Cables are connected when using fast charger or when welding on the loader (Remove both cables from the battery and disconnect the alternator) (Always disconnect the ground cable first).
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6–3 BATTERY
Fig. 6–3 Battery Cables (543)
6–3.1 Removing the Battery The tools listed will be needed to do the following procedure: MEL–1069 Battery Terminal Puller 1. Stop the engine. Open the rear door. 2. Disconnect the cables from the battery (Fig. 6–2 & 6–3). Always disconnect the negative cable first to prevent sparks. 3. Remove the nuts and bolts from the holddown clamps (Fig. 6–4 & 6–5) and remove the holddown clamp.
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Fig. 6–4 Battery Holddown Clamps (540)
Fig. 6–5 Battery Holddown Clamps (543)
4. Remove the battery and battery bracket from the loader (Fig. 6–6 & 6–7).
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Fig. 6–6 Loader Battery (540) 141 of 256
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Fig. 6–7 Loader Battery (543) 540, 543 Loader Service Manual
