Paccar Peterbilt 520EV 2022, Operator'S Manual

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5. Set the parking brakes.
6. Shift the transmission into neutral.
7. If either vehicle is equipped with
battery disconnects, ensure they
are in the OFF position prior to
connecting the two vehicles.
8. Attach one end of a jumper cable
to the positive (+) terminal of the
discharged (dead) battery. This
terminal may have a large red + or
P on the battery case, post, or
clamp.
9. Attach the other end of the same
cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the charged (booster) battery.
10. Attach the remaining jumper
cable FIRST to the negative (-)
terminal (black or N) of the good
battery.
11. Attach the other end of the
negative cable on to a bare metal
part on the truck with the dead
battery.
12. If either vehicle is equipped with
12V battery disconnects, ensure
that they are in the ON position.
13. Start the vehicle that has the
charged battery first. Let it run for
5 minutes.
14. Start the vehicle that has the
discharged (dead) battery next.
If the vehicle fails to start, do not
continue to turn the key in the
ignition. Instead, contact the nearest
authorized dealer.
WARNING!
Do not turn the 12V Disconnect to the
OFF position while the truck is charging.
Failure to comply may result in
contactor damage.
NOTE
Always connect positive (+) to positive
(+) and negative (-) to negative (-).
WARNING!
When disconnecting the jumper cables,
ensure they do not touch any bare
metal and that they are not caught in
any moving parts. Failure to comply may
result in personal injury, death, or
equipment damage.
WARNING!
Do not use high voltage 24V jump start
packs to start this vehicle. Failure to
comply will cause equipment damage.