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Diagnose and Prepare John Deere Skid Steer Battery for Repair

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What the "Hot Rod" shows don't show ya! It's Willys time!

What happens here

The presenter then shifts focus to a John Deere 250 skid steer, named "Skiddy Bop," that exhibits an intermittent starting problem, often just making a clicking sound. He diagnoses this as a poorly crimped battery terminal from a previous battery replacement. He attempts to start the machine to move it for better access, but it only clicks. To access the battery, he must manually open and prop up the rear engine cover of the skid steer. He points out the problematic positive battery terminal, noting it's hard to reach. He then uses a combination wrench to loosen the bolt on the old battery terminal to remove the faulty connection. The terminal is stuck due to corrosion and requires cutting.

Goal: Access the battery and disconnect the faulty terminal on the John Deere skid steer.

Tools and materials

  • Combination Wrench Craftsman — Attempting to loosen the battery terminal bolt
  • John Deere 250 Skid Steer John Deere — The machine requiring repair