Lull 944E-42 Service Manual - Manual (Page 685)

9.175 Model 644E-42/944E-42 Rev. 6/04
Electrical System
4. Remove the battery hold down strap (11) on the
battery (12) that is being replaced. Remove the two
wing nuts (13) and flat washers (14) from the battery
hold down bolts (15). Remove the hold down strap
from the battery hold down bolts. The battery hold
down bolts can remain in the slots (16) in the battery
box (17).
5. Carefully lift the battery (12) out of the battery
box (17) and remove the battery from the vehicle.
Note: The best time to clean the battery compartment is
when the battery is removed from the vehicle.
h. Battery Inspection, Cleaning and Drying
1. Periodically inspect the battery for accumulation of
dirt or corrosion on the battery, terminals, cable
ends, and battery retaining hardware. Also check
that the battery case and cover are not cracked or
leaking, and that the terminal posts are not broken or
loose.
2. Prepare a mixture of baking soda and water and
obtain a non-metallic scrub brush. Dip the brush in
the mixture and scrub the battery and cable
terminals. Also clean the battery mounting area on
the vehicle frame before replacing the battery.
3. Dry the battery with a clean, lint-free cloth.
i. Battery Installation
1. Carefully slide the battery (12) into the battery
box (17).
2. Make sure that the battery hold down bolts (15) are
still hooked in the slots (16) in the battery box (17).
3. Install the battery hold down strap (11). Use two
wing nuts (13) and flat washers (14) for each battery
hold down bolts (15). Attach the strap properly to
help prevent the battery from shifting, moving and
vibrating. Vibration is harmful to a battery. DO NOT
overtighten the fasteners.
4. Connect the positive (+) battery cable (9) at the
positive (+) terminal on the battery.
If you have dual batteries and the lower battery has
been replaced, both positive battery
cables (9 and 10) must be connected to the
batteries.
5. If the vehicle has dual batteries, connect both
negative battery cables (3 and 4) to the batteries.
Connect the lower negative battery cable (3) to the
negative (-) terminal on the lower battery (5). Swing
the upper battery box (8) in and make sure that the
lip (7) on the upper battery box slides below the
knob (6). Secure in place with the knob (6).
6. Lower and lock engine cover. To release and lower
the engine cover (1) from the fully raised position, lift
up slightly on the cover and push the upper part of
the right gas shock (2) (orange tab) to the left. Line
up the upper part of the shock lock tube with the
lower part of the gas shock and pull the cover down
to the closed position.
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