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NOTE
Some vehicles may have an ultra capacitor
mounted in the battery box. These devices
have a similar shape to a battery but have
two positive posts and one negative posts.
Do not attach battery chargers to these de-
vices to recharge the vehicles batteries.
Connect directly to the conventional two
post charging batteries to charge them.
NOTE
Follow the instructions that come with your
battery charger.
1. Access the battery terminals, the
batteries do not have to be removed
from the vehicle.
2. Make sure the battery charger is
turned off.
3. Disconnect the battery cables.
4. Connect charger cables.
5. Start charging the battery at a rate
not over 6 amperes. Normally, a
battery should be charged at no
more than 10 percent of its rated
capacity.
6. After charging, turn OFF charger
and disconnect charger cables.
Alternator
Take the following precautions to avoid
burning out alternator diodes:
• Do not start the engine with
alternator disconnected
(connections removed) from the
circuit.
• Before welding, disconnect all
electronic connections to the vehicle
batteries.
• Remove battery power cable and
insulate it from the vehicle.
• Do not run the engine with the
batteries disconnected.
• Do not disconnect the battery
cables or alternator connection
cables with the engine running.
• Never turn the ignition switch from
the ON position to the START
position with the engine running.
• When charging the battery (installed
in the vehicle) disconnect the
battery cables.
• Do not reverse the cables of the
alternator, starter motor, or battery.
• Do not polarize the alternator. The
alternator should not be polarized
like a generator. To ensure correct
polarity, use a test lamp or a
voltmeter.
Engine Maintenance
Important precautions before perfoming
engine maintenance on your vehicle.
These topics relate to the operator
maintenance tasks for the engine.
Information provided here is in addition to
information contained in the Engine
Operator Manual supplied with the vehicle.
WARNING!
Exhaust fumes from the engine contain car-
bon monoxide, a colorless and odorless
gas. Do not breathe the engine exhaust gas.
A poorly maintained, damaged or corroded
exhaust system can allow carbon monoxide
to enter the cab. Entry of carbon monoxide
into the cab is also possible from other vehi-
cles nearby. Failure to properly maintain
your vehicle could cause carbon monoxide
to enter the cab, resulting in death or per-
sonal injury.
MAINTENANCE - Engine Maintenance
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