Replace Battery Terminal and Test (John Deere Skid Steer)
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What happens here
The presenter first attempts to loosen the stuck battery terminal bolt but then decides to cut off the old terminal from the battery cable using wire cutters. He then strips back the insulation on the battery cable with a box cutter to expose fresh wire. He places the new battery terminal onto the stripped cable end and tightens it securely with the combination wrench. He connects the new terminal to the battery post and tightens it. After installation, he gets into the skid steer, adjusts the safety pin for the loader arm, and attempts to start it. The machine starts successfully on the second attempt, resolving the intermittent issue.
Goal: Replace the faulty battery terminal and ensure the skid steer starts reliably.
Tools and materials
- Box Cutter — Stripping insulation from the battery cable
- Combination Wrench Craftsman — Tightening the new battery terminal
- New Battery Terminal — Replacing the faulty terminal
- Safety Pin — Securing the loader arms in the raised position
- Wire Cutters — Cutting off the old battery terminal