TM 5-3895-382-10
Operation Section
4-15
Monitoring Systems and Operator
Station Features
Monitoring Systems and Operator Station Features
Battery Disconnect Switch
The battery disconnect switch is located in the engine
compartment, on the left side of the machine.
NOTICE
Never turn the disconnect switch to OFF with the
engine running. Electrical system damage could
result.
ON Turn the switch clockwise to activate
the electrical system. The switch must be
on before starting the engine.
OFF Turn the switch counterclockwise to
shut off the entire electrical system.
The disconnect switch serves a different function than
the engine start switch. When turned off, the
disconnect switch disables the entire electrical system.
When only the engine start switch is turned off, the
battery remains connected to the electrical system.
Turn the disconnect switch off when servicing the
electrical system or other components on the machine.
Turn the battery disconnect to OFF when leaving the
machine for an extended period of a month or longer.
This will prevent battery drain by short circuits or
current draw made by some of the components, or by
vandalism.
