IC Bus CE Series 2020, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Roadside Emergencies
Lowering the Hood
NOTE: Ensure that the hood has no tools / parts / people in
its path of motion.
1. Grab the hood handle and push the hood backward over
center and allow it to settle into lowered position.
2. Engage the latches at both sides of cowl.
Emergency Starting Using Jumper Cables
WARNING
To prevent personal injury and / or death, or
damage to property, the following procedures
must
be performed exactly as outlined;
otherwise, a fire or a battery explosion could
occur.
CAUTION
To prevent electronic component damage, never
exceed 16.0 volts to vehicle's electrical system.
When it is necessary to jump-start a vehicle, the
most reliable means is to connect charged 12-volt
batteries.
1. Remove metal rings or watches and do not allow metal
tools to contact positive terminal of battery to prevent
shorting of the electrical system.
2. Place transmission in Neutral (N) and set parking brake
in both vehicles.
3. Turn OFF lights, heater, air conditioner and any other
electrical loads in both vehicles.
4. Eye protection should be worn if available. If not
available, shield eyes when near either vehicle’s
batteries.
5. Ensure the vehicle bodies or bumpers are not touching.
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