BARKO LOADERS 295, Service Manual

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295 AC
800-00158
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY TO START MACHINE
If necessary to use an extra battery and "jumper" cables to start engine, be careful. This is a two-person operation.
There must be one person in operator's seat and one person to connect and disconnect battery cables.
WARNING
Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these
warnings are not followed.
1. Make sure ignition is in "OFF" position.
2. Be sure battery to be used is of same voltage as battery in machine.
3. Battery terminals have identification marks. Positive terminal is marked (+) and negative terminal is marked (-).
WARNING
When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
order given in this manual.
WARNING
Do not touch battery terminals with any metal or allow jumper cable ends to touch
each other. Sparks may occur, causing damage to battery and personal injury.
4. Be sure negative terminal (-) of battery is connected to engine with negative battery cable.
5. Connect end of first jumper cable to positive terminal (+) of extra battery. Connect other end of same jumper cable
to positive terminal (+) of machine battery.
6. Connect end of second jumper cable to negative terminal (-) of extra battery. Connect other end of second jumper
cable to a metal part of engine.
DO NOT connect last jumper cable end directly to negative terminal (-) of machine battery. This can cause spark to
destroy battery and cause personal injury should battery explode. Connect last jumper cable to a metal part of engine.
WARNING
Batteries contain acid which burns eyes and skin on contact. Wear goggles,
protective clothing and rubber gloves to keep acid off body. In case of battery
acid contact, wash immediately with water and seek immediate medical attention.
7. Check to be sure cables are away from fans and belts.
8. Start machine engine.
9. After engine starts, remove negative jumper cable connected to engine FIRST.
10. Next remove jumper cable from machine battery positive (+) terminal.
11. Then remove jumper cables from extra battery.
WARNING
Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to 60 degrees F (16
degrees C) before connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before connecting
or disconnecting cables at battery. Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury.
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