Peterbilt 325 2017, Operator'S Manual

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JUMP STARTING VEHICLES
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
(dead), 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.
WARNING!
Batteries contain acid that can burn
and gasses that can explode. Ignor-
ing safety procedures may result in
death, personal injury, equipment or
property damage.
WARNING!
Never jump start a battery near fire,
flames, or electrical sparks.
Bat-
teries 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.
WARNING!
Never remove or tamper with battery
caps. Ignoring this could allow bat-
tery acid to contact eyes, skin, fab-
rics, or painted surfaces. Failure to
comply may result in death, personal
injury, equipment or property dam-
age.
Be careful that metal tools (or any
metal in contact with the positive
terminal) do not contact the positive
battery terminal and any other metal on
the vehicle at the same time. Remove
metal jewelry and avoid leaning over
the battery.
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