Removing Battery

Information 

The battery is located at the front in the radiator tank.

Observe the warning notes and safety regulations for lead-acid batteries. → General Warning Notes 

1. Open the turn-lock caps -A-  of the battery cover and take off the plastic lid.
   Fig 1: Removing Battery Cover

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   WARNING: Caustic fluids

   • Danger of chemical burns

   → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

   → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

   → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

   WARNING: Caustic fluids

   • Danger of chemical burns

   → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

   → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

   → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

   Information 

   Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

   • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
   • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
   • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 

   Information 

   Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

   • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
   • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
   • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 
2. First disconnect the negative then the positive leads from the battery.
3. Pull the vent hose -C-  away from the battery.
4. Unscrew the fastening screw for the battery mount -B-  and remove the battery mount.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Battery Negative Cable

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   WARNING: Caustic fluids

   • Danger of chemical burns

   → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

   → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

   → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

   WARNING: Caustic fluids

   • Danger of chemical burns

   → Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

   → Wear personal protective gear.

   → Ensure that there is good ventilation.

   → If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

   Information 

   Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

   • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
   • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
   • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 

   Information 

   Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

   • Do not disconnect the battery while the engine is running. 
   • Disconnect and reconnect battery with extreme caution. 
   • Do not rub the battery with a dry cloth. 
5. Risk of caustic burns! Remove battery from the battery box using the folding handles, without tilting it if at all possible.