When Should You Replace Your Battery?

Signs of a Failing Battery

1. Difficulty Starting: Slow cranking or no response may indicate a weak or dead battery.
2. Dashboard Warning: A lit battery light suggests a battery or charging system issue.
3. Swelling or Leakage: Check for swelling, leakage, or corrosion, which signal replacement.
4. Battery Age: Batteries last 3-5 years. Replace if nearing the end of life.

How to Replace a Battery

1. Gather Tools: Replacement battery, wrench set, safety gloves, and glasses.
2. Prepare: Turn off equipment and disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal.
3. Remove Old Battery: Remove hold-downs and lift out the battery.
4. Install New Battery: Secure the new battery and reconnect terminals, starting with the positive.
5. Test: Start the equipment to ensure the battery works.

For questions or help with maintenance, contact your local Koenig Equipment dealership.