CAT: 8612 November 2019
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PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS - 12 VOLT
JUMP STARTING VEHICLES
Introduction
Jump starting a vehicle is not a recommended practice due to the various
battery installations and electrical options. However, if your battery is
discharged, you may be able to start it by using energy from a good battery
in another vehicle. This is termed jump starting. Be sure to follow the
precautions and instructions below.
Wear safety glasses. Batteries contain acid that can burn and gasses that
can explode. Ignoring safety procedures may result in death, personal
injury, equipment or property damage.
Never jump start a battery near fire, flames, or electrical sparks. Batteries
generate explosive gases that could explode. Keep sparks, flame, and
lighted cigarettes away from batteries. Failure to comply may result in
death, personal injury, equipment or property damage.
Never remove or tamper with battery caps. Ignoring this could allow battery
acid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Failure to comply
may result in death, personal injury, equipment or property damage.
Be careful that metal tools (or any metal objects) do not contact the positive
battery terminal and any other metal on the vehicle at the same time.
Remove metal jewellery and avoid leaning over the battery.
To Jump Start Your Vehicle
When jump starting, it is best to jump start with an equivalently powered
vehicle. Verify that the battery has the same voltage and CCA specifications
as the discharged battery before attempting to jump start. Failure to comply
may cause an explosion resulting in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
Applying a higher voltage booster battery may cause expensive damage to
sensitive electronic components, such as relays, electronic control units or
electronics in general. Failure to comply may result in equipment damage.
Improper hook-up of jumper cables or not following these procedures can
damage the alternator or cause serious damage to both vehicles.
Heed all warnings and instructions of the jumper cable manufacturer.
Failure to comply may result in death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
When jump starting, it is advisable to use surge protected jumper cables.
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