Perkins 1506 — Battery or Battery Cable - Disconnect
Maintenance
For the Perkins 1506, from the Perkins owner's manual.
Applies to: Perkins 1506A engine, Perkins 1506C engine, Perkins 1506D engine
Before you start
- Removing the battery cables or the batteries with the cover in place may cause a battery explosion resulting in personal injury.
Procedure
- Turn the start switch to OFF; turn the ignition switch (if equipped) to OFF and remove the key and all electrical loads.
- Disconnect the negative battery terminal; ensure the cable cannot contact the terminal (with four 12 volt batteries, two negative connections must be disconnected).
- Remove the positive connection.
- Clean all disconnected connection and battery terminals.
- Use fine grade sandpaper to clean the terminals and cable clamps until bright or shiny; coat with silicone lubricant or petroleum jelly.
- Tape the cable connections to help prevent accidental starting.
- Proceed with necessary system repairs.
- To connect the battery, connect the positive connection before the negative connector.
Tools required
- fine grade sandpaper Amazon
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Source: Perkins 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.