PREVOST X3-45 VIP 2017, Owner'S Manual

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Starting and Stopping Procedures 6-4
WARNING
Do not use ether or other combustible starting
aid fluid on any engine equipped with an
intake air preheater. If the engine is equipped
with a preheater, introduction of ether or
similar starting aids could cause a fire or
explosion resulting in severe property
damage, serious personal injury or death.
Engines not equipped with an intake air
preheater may, depending on coolant
temperature, take longer to start. If this should
happen, DO NOT release the ignition key until
the engine has started (while still observing the
15 second maximum cranking time).
JUMP STARTING
In order to avoid damage to solid-state electrical
components, it is important that jumper (booster)
cables be used correctly and only in
emergencies. To jump start, use another 24 volt
DC, negative grounded, power source. Use only
jumper cables rated at 500 cranking amperes.
DANGER
Injury, explosion, battery acid damage or
charging system overload may result if these
jump starting procedures are not precisely
followed.
WARNING
Wear eye protection and remove rings, metal
jewelry and watches with metal bands.
DANGER
The gases given off by batteries while jump
starting are explosive. Do not smoke near
batteries.
DANGER
The battery could rupture or explode if jump
started when the run-down battery fluid is
frozen or if the battery fluid level is low. Check
condition of run-down battery before
attempting to jump start.
CAUTION
Do not let the two vehicles touch. Keep a
walk-through distance between the two
vehicles. Make sure positive (red) and
negative (black) jumper cable clamps do not
touch.
CAUTION
Never connect the jumper cable to the
negative terminal post of the run-down battery.
WARNING
Before attempting to jump start, make sure the
parking brake is applied and the transmission
is in neutral (N). Turn off all lights, heaters
and other electrical accessories.
CAUTION
Choose a booster vehicle which produces
comparable amperage as your vehicle.
To jump start, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the protective cap from the booster
block terminal located in the R.H. side
engine compartment;
2. Connect one end of the red jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the booster power
source. If the good battery is in another
vehicle, that vehicle's engine must be shut
OFF before connecting;
3. Connect the other end of the same red
jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal on
the booster block;
4. Connect one end of the black jumper cable
to the negative (-) post on the booster power
source;
5. Connect the other end of the same black
jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal on
the booster block; If the good battery is in
another vehicle, start that vehicle's engine;