Product Manual

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General Maintenance RD12A/12K
7.9 Battery
Location The battery on this machine is located on the left side of the machine under the
floor plate.
Disconnecting To completely disconnect the battery (for example, when removing it):
1. Stop the machine and shut down the engine.
2. Place all electrical switches in the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive battery cable from the battery.
Connecting To connect the battery:
1. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
2. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
Maintaining ■ Keep battery terminals clean and connections tight.
■ When necessary, tighten the cables and grease the cable clamps with
petroleum jelly.
■ Maintain the battery at full charge to improve cold weather starting.
Precautions Observe the following precautions to prevent serious damage to the electrical
system:
■ Do not disconnect the battery while the machine is running.
■ Do not attempt to run the machine without a battery.
■ Do not attempt to jump-start a machine.
■ In the event that the machine has a discharged battery, either replace the
battery with a fully charged battery or charge the battery using an appropriate
battery charger.
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with local environmental
regulations.
WARNING
Explosion hazard. Batteries can emit explosive hydrogen gas.
► Keep all sparks and flames away from the battery.
► Do not short-circuit battery posts.
WARNING
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
► In the event of ingestion or contact with skin or eyes, seek medical attention
immediately.