Princeton Truck Mounted Forklift, Operator'S Manual

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A7. SPECIAL PROCEDURES
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Jump Starting (continued)
Procedure
Note:
Your machine has a 12 volt starting system. The
negative terminal (-) is connected to the engine
cylinder block.
A) Make sure that the park brake is engaged and the
forward/reverse pedal is in neutral.
B) Ensure all switches are set to the off position.
C) Open the battery access panel.
D) Connect the positive (+) jump start cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the forklifts battery.
Connect the other end of this cable to the positive
(+) terminal on the spare battery.
E) Connect the negative (-) jump start cable to the
negative (-) terminal on the forklifts battery.
Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable to
the negative (-) terminal on the spare battery.
F) Start the engine. (Refer to Starting the Engine).
G) Disconnect the negative (-) jump start cable from
the negative terminal on the forklifts battery, and
then disconnect it from the spare battery supply.
Disconnect the positive (+) jump start cable from
the positive (+) terminal on the forklifts battery,
and then disconnect it from the spare battery
supply.
H) Close and lock the battery access panel.