Ditch Witch JT20 - Manual (Page 175)

Service - 174
JT20 Operator’s Manual
500 Hour
CMW
®
Check Battery
Check battery every 500 hours. Keep batteries
clean and terminals free of corrosion.
To clean:
1. Turn battery disconnect switch to the off
position.
2. Ensure that no ignition sources are near
batteries.
3. Loosen and remove battery cable clamps
carefully, negative (-) cable first.
4. Clean cable clamps and terminals with wire
brush or battery cleaning tool to remove dull
glaze.
5. Check for signs of internal corrosion in cables.
6. Apply MPG to terminals after cleaning to reduce corrosion.
7. Connect battery cable clamps, positive (+) cable first.
8. Tighten any loose connections.
9. Ensure that battery tiedowns are secure.
10. Turn battery disconnect switch to the on position.
Explosion possible. Serious injury or equipment damage could occur.
Follow directions carefully.
To help avoid injury, do not create sparks and do not short across battery terminals for any reason.
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