OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Electrical System Preventive Maintenance
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Medium Duty (R05/09)
Battery cables have a protective insulation covering the metal
cable. Contact your authorized service center to have the
cables replaced if you find any chafing, tears or breaks in the
insulation and the cable is visible through the tear or break.
Batteries
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
Battery Access
The vehicle is originally equipped with two batteries.
Replacement batteries must meet the following specifica-
tions: maintenance-free, group 31 size, threaded stud, 12V/
650 cold cranking ampere (CCA), and 160 minutes of
reserve capacity. The battery compartment has space to
install an optional third battery.
The battery compartment is located on the left side of the
vehicle, under the cab access steps.
The cover is held in place by two latches one on each side.
WARNING! Always reinstall the battery compart-
ment cover (step) before entering the cab. With-
out the step you could slip and fall, resulting in
death or possible injury to yourself.
Battery Compartment
BATTERY COVER
LATCH
(BOTH SIDES)
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