Installation

Preparing the Machine

  1. Park the machine on a level surface.

  2. Ensure that the parking brake is engaged.

  3. Shut off the machine and remove the key.

  4. Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the OFF position.

Installing the Backup Alarm

Parts needed for this procedure:

Backup alarm1
Mount bracket1
Hex-head bolt (1/4 x 3/4 inch)2
Flange nut (1/4 inch)2
Wire harness1
  1. Use the bolts and nuts to secure the alarm to the mount bracket (Figure 1).

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  2. Use the existing nuts on the alarm to secure the wire-harness ring terminals to the alarm (Figure 2).

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  3. Raise the hood.

  4. Use the existing bolts and nuts from the hood support bracket to secure the mount bracket to the traction-unit frame (Figure 3).

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  5. Route the wire-harness leg (Figure 4) toward the connectors above the hydraulic-tank cap and connect it to the machine wire-harness connector labeled DRIVING LIGHT KIT POWER.

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Checking the Backup Alarm

Perform the following steps to ensure that the backup alarm is working.

  1. Turn the battery-disconnect switch to the ON position.

  2. Sit in the operator’s seat, fasten the seat belt, turn on the machine, and press the bottom of the traction pedal to move the traction unit in reverse.

  3. Listen for the alarm sound.