Blue Bird M380 2003, Owner'S Manual

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4-6 – Interior and Exterior Systems Operation – Battery Systems___________________________M380 Owner’s Manual
4-6-4 Rev. “F”
4-6.8 Battery Terminals and Jump Starting
The proper procedure for jump-starting, using the Wanderlodge® engine batteries, is as
follows:
1. Turn off all main battery-operated accessories in both vehicles such as the lights,
radio, etc.
2. Connect one end of the positive-coded jumper cable to the positive (+) battery
terminal, and the opposite end of the cable to the positive (+) terminal on the other
battery.
3. Connect one end of the negative-coded jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal on
the other battery and the opposite end of the cable to the Wanderlodge engine
block.
4. Once the engine of the disable vehicle is started and brought up to idle, reverse the
above procedure to remove the jumper cables. Always remove the jumper cable
connected to the Wanderlodge engine block terminal first to prevent sparks at the
other battery.
CAUTION: Avoid sparks in the vicinity of a charging battery. The gas
produced is explosive.