TM 5-3895-383-10
Operation Section
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Monitoring Systems Features
Operation Section
Monitoring Systems Features
Battery Disconnect Switch
SMCS Code: 1411
Illustration 17
The battery disconnect switch is located at the rear of
the machine. Open the access door on the right side of
the hood in order to access the battery disconnect
switch.
Illustration 18
OFF - In order to deactivate the electrical
system, turn the switch to the OFF position
(1).
ON - To activate the electrical system, turn
the switch in a clockwise direction. The
switch must be in the ON position (1) in
order to start the engine.
The functions of the battery disconnect switch and the
engine start switch are different. When the battery
disconnect switch is turned to the OFF position, the
entire electrical system is disabled. When the engine
start switch is turned to the OFF position, the battery
remains connected to the electrical system.
Turn off the battery disconnect switch when you exit
the machine overnight or when you exit the machine
for an extended period of time. Also, turn off the battery
disconnect switch when you service the electrical
system.
NOTICE
Never move the battery disconnect switch to the
OFF position while the engine is operating. Serious
damage to the electrical system could result.
