Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Battery - Replace
Maintenance
For the Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3126B, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine
Before you start
- Batteries give off combustible gases which can explode.
- The battery cover should be removed before any servicing is attempted.
Procedure
- Turn the key start switch to the OFF position. Remove the key and all electrical loads.
- Turn OFF the battery charger. Disconnect the charger.
- Disconnect the NEGATIVE "-" cable from the NEGATIVE "-" battery terminal.
- Disconnect the POSITIVE "+" cable from the POSITIVE "+" battery terminal.
- Remove the used battery.
- Install the new battery.
- Connect the cable from the starting motor to the POSITIVE "+" battery terminal.
- Connect the cable from the ground plane to the NEGATIVE "-" battery terminal.
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3126B →, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.