INDICATOR AND WARNING LIGHTS

BATTERY SERVICE

NOTE: The electrical system in this machine is 24 Cleaning the Batteries volts. Each battery is 12 volts. Check the batteries and battery compartmentBefore you service components of the electrical regularly for dirt, corrosion and damage. Dirtsystem, always disconnect the NEGATIVE (-) mixed with electrolyte or moisture on the top ofbattery cable. the batteries can cause a discharged condition in Do not run the engine with the battery cables the batteries. Use one of the following methods disconnected or with the alternator wires to clean the batteries. disconnected. 1. Use Case Battery Saver, Part Number Before you use an electric welder, disconnect the M20376. Follow the instructions on the alternator wires, instrument cluster, transmission container. This cleaner does not need water. electronic control unit and turn the master 2.Use baking soda or ammonia and flush thedisconnect switch to OFF. outside of the batteries with water. Do not use a steam cleaner or cleaning solvent If you do not have Case Battery Saver, useto clean the alternator. other special cleaners to prevent corrosion on Battery Fluid Level the battery terminals. The batteries are “Maintenance Free” type and electrolyte level check is not required. Do not leave lamps switched on for long intervals of time with the engine stopped or idling. Keep batteries clean, specially on its top surface. Make sure of that cable terminals are correctly fixed on the battery poles. Always disconnect master switch before servicing batteries.

Battery Vents

Keep the battery vents clean, make sure the vents are not restricted.

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