Welding on the Machine
Important: Before you use an electric welder to repair
or modify the machine, disconnect all the following
components:
•
The wiring at the alternator.
•
The 2 connectors for the computer module.
•
The connector for the command-center display.
After you complete welding on the machine, connect the
alternator, computer module, and command–center display.
Preparing to Disconnect the
Components
1. Remove the right side panel; refer to
Side Panels (page
45).
2. Rotate the battery-disconnect switch to the Off
position; refer to
Battery-Disconnect Switch (page
Disconnecting the Alternator
Wiring
1. At the alternator, slide the boot off the terminal and
stud at the back of the alternator
Figure 115
1. Charge wire
2. Boot
2. Remove the nut and washer that secures the terminal
of the charge wire to the stud of the alternator, and
remove the terminal.
3. Remove the 4-socket connector for the voltage-sense
wire from the 4-pin connector on top of the alternator
(Figure
115).
Removing the
21).
(Figure
115).
3. 4-socket connector
(voltage-sense wire)
Disconnecting the
Computer-module Connectors
1. Remove the 4 hex-flanged head bolts (6 x 20 mm) that
secure the lower-console panel to the console, and
remove the panel
1. Lower-console panel
2. Disconnect the 50-socket connector (CPU 1) from the
back of the computer module
1. Forward
2. 50-socket connector (CPU
1)
3. Disconnect the 38-socket connector (CPU-2) from the
back of the computer module
75
(Figure
116).
Figure 116
2. Hex-flanged head bolts (6
x 20 mm)
(Figure
117).
Figure 117
3. Computer module
4. 38-socket connector
(CPU-2)
(Figure
117).