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Caution, Danger, Maintenance/service – MacDon M100 SP Operators Manual User Manual

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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE

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Rev. C

57.8.1.5 Replacing Battery

CAUTION

Do not attempt to service battery unless you
have the proper equipment and experience
to perform the job. Have it done by a
qualified dealer

DANGER

Stop engine and remove key from ignition
before leaving operator's seat for any
reason. A child or even a pet could engage
an idling machine.

a. Stop engine and remove key.

b. Open engine compartment hood.

c. Switch the battery disconnect switch to OFF.

d. Remove red plastic cover (if attached) from

positive cable clamp (A). Loosen the clamp and
remove cable from battery.

e. Loosen clamp (B) on negative terminal and

remove cable from battery.

f. Remove bolt (C) securing strap (D) to frame,

and remove strap.

g. Lift battery off holder.

RATING GROUP

CCA

VOLT

MAX.

DIMENSION

Heavy Duty,

Off-Road,

Vibration

Resistant

BCI 31A

950

12

13x6.81 x9.43 in.

(330x173x240 mm).

h. Position new battery on holder.

i.

Install strap (D) with bolt (C).

IMPORTANT

BATTERY IS NEGATIVE GROUNDED.
Always connect starter cable to the
positive (+) terminal of battery and battery
ground cable to negative (-) terminal of
battery. Reversed polarity in battery or
alternator may result in permanent
damage to electrical system.

j. Attach negative (black) cable clamp (B) to

negative post on battery and tighten clamp.

k. Attach positive (red) cable clamp (A) to positive

post on battery and tighten. Reposition plastic
covers onto clamps.

l.

Switch battery disconnect switch to ON.

m. Close hood.

A

B

C

D