143H and 163H Motor Graders 3176C Engine Supplement Battery - Remove and Install Caterpillar

Removal Procedure

1. Turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position. Turn all the switches to the OFF position.

2. Turn the key for the battery disconnect switch to the OFF position. Remove the key.

Note: Do not allow the disconnected battery cable to contact the battery disconnect switch or the machine.

3. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery disconnect switch. The battery disconnect switch is connected to the machine frame.

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4. Disconnect the negative battery cable (3) from battery (5) .

5. Disconnect battery cable (6) from battery (5) .

6. Remove locknuts (2). Remove battery hold down (1) .

7. Use two people to remove battery (5). The weight of battery (5) is approximately 44 kg (97 lb). Disconnect battery cable (4) .

8. Remove bolts (7) and remove battery hold down (8) .

9. Use two people to remove battery (9). The weight of battery (9) is approximately 44 kg (97 lb).

Installation Procedure

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1. Use two people to install battery (9). The weight of battery (9) is approximately 44 kg (97 lb).

2. Install battery hold down (8) and install bolts (7) .

3. Use two people to install battery (5). The weight of battery (5) is approximately 44 kg (97 lb).

4. Install battery hold down (1) and locknuts (2). Tighten locknuts (2) to a torque of 12 ± 3 N·m (9 ± 2 lb ft).

5. Install battery cable (5) .

6. Connect battery cable (6) to battery (5) .

7. Connect the negative battery cable (3) to battery (5) .

8. Install the key for the battery disconnect switch. Turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.