PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN DURING MAINTENANCE 2.8.13 PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR REMOVAL q When repairing the electrical system, disconnect the battery in order to stop the flow of current. 1 2 IMPORTANT q Disconnect first the negative cable (–) and then the positive cable (+). At the end of the operation, reconnect first the positive cable (+) and then the negative cable (–). RWA01370 q If electrical welding operations are to be carried out on the machine, it is necessary to disconnect the battery and also the alternator. 2.8.14 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE STARTER q Start the engine only when correctly seated in the driving position.
q Do not attempt to start the engine by causing a short-circuit with the terminals of the starter. This may cause fires, serious injury and even death in case of sudden or accidental movements of the machine. RWA04890 57