Thomas T83 Battery Replacement

[wishihadmore]

Hi All, I am trying to replace battery in a Thomas T83S. Looks to be blocked in by hydraulic lines when I remove the seat to access from the front. The rear doesn't look easy either. Should I need a plasma cutter to change the f-ing battery?

 

[Thomas1]

REMOVE THE SEAT, WHEN THAT IS DONE THERE SHOULD BE A REMOVABLE PLATE ABOVE THE BATTERY.

 

[wishihadmore]

REMOVE THE SEAT, WHEN THAT IS DONE THERE SHOULD BE A REMOVABLE PLATE ABOVE THE BATTERY.

Thanks for the reply. I had the seat out and that did not look like the way to go. The battery posts are only about an inch below the top deck, which is made of .25 inch steel and part of the frame structure. There were hydraulic lines stopping it from coming out towards the seat. The weather is better .... I willl look at it again and take pics. I ordered the service manual also. I am a newbie at skid steers and diesels.