Komatsu PC18MR-3, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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2.6.2 STARTING WITH BOOSTER CABLES
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When starting the machine with booster cables, always wear
safety goggles.
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When starting the engine by means of another machine, avoid
any contact between the two machines.
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Before connecting the additional cables, make sure that both
the starter key and the battery main switch are turned to OFF.
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When connecting the booster cables, make sure to connect the
positive cable (+) first and then the negative or earth cable (–).
After the start, disconnect first the negative or earth cable (–)
and then the positive cable (+).
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Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and nega-
tive to negative.
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When connecting the earth cable to the body of the machine to
be started, operate as far as possible from the battery. (See
"3.7.5 IF THE BATTERY IS DOWN").
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Do not attempt to start the engine by short-circuiting the starter
terminals (see "2.8.18 PRECAUTIONS CONCERNING THE
STARTER").
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