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240 Harvester Feller/

Buncher

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,

Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and explosive gases. Keep arcs, sparks,
flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these

flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these

flames and lighted tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these
warnings are not followed.

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 (24 Volt).

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

When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
order given in this manual.

order given in this manual.

WARNING

Do not touch battery terminals with any metal or allow jumper cable ends to touch

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.

each other. Sparks may occur, causing damage to battery and personal injury.

4. Make sure master Battery OFF/ON switch is ON.

5. Connect negative and positive jumper cable leads to auxillary battery terminals (positive to positive, negative to

negative). Then connect to vehicle battery.

6. When engine starts allow it to run at idle. Turn on all electrical (lights, etc.). Disconnect jumper cables.

7. Check all instruments directly after starting, and then regularly during operation.

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

Battery electrolyte is highly corrosive. Protect your eyes, skin and cloths. Always use

Battery electrolyte is highly corrosive. Protect your eyes, skin and cloths. Always use
protective goggles and gloves. If acid comes into contact with your skin, wash at once with

protective goggles and gloves. If acid comes into contact with your skin, wash at once with

protective goggles and gloves. If acid comes into contact with your skin, wash at once with
soap and a lot of water. If you get acid in your eyes, flush at once with a lot of cold water

soap and a lot of water. If you get acid in your eyes, flush at once with a lot of cold water

soap and a lot of water. If you get acid in your eyes, flush at once with a lot of cold water
and get medical attention at once.

and get medical attention at once.

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

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

degrees C) before connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before connecting

degrees C) before connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before connecting
or disconnecting cables at battery. Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury.

or disconnecting cables at battery. Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE CONTINUED...