Suzuki GA413, Service Manual

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ON-VEHICLE SERVICE
BATTERY
JUMP STARTING IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WITH
AUXILIARY (BOOSTER) BATTERY
Both booster and discharged battery should be treated carefully
when using jumper cables. Follow procedure outlined below, being
careful not to cause sparks.
1) Set parking brake and place automatic transmission in PARK
(NEUTRAL on manual transmission). Turn off ignition, turn off
lights and all other electrical loads.
2) Check electrolyte level. If it is below low level line, add distilled
water.
3) Attach end of one jumper cable to positive terminal of booster
battery and the other end of the same cable to positive terminal
of discharged battery. (Use 12-volt battery only to jump start en-
gine).
4) Attach one end of the remaining negative cable to negative ter-
minal of booster battery, and the other end to a solid engine
ground (such as exhaust manifold) at least 45 cm (18 in.) away
from battery of vehicle being started.
5) Start engine of vehicle with booster battery and turn off electrical
accessories. Then start engine of the vehicle with discharged
battery.
6) Disconnect jumper cables in the exact reverse order.
WARNING:
Departure from these conditions or procedure de-
scribed below could result in:
1) Serious personal injury (particularly to eyes) or
property damage from such causes as battery ex-
plosion, battery acid, or electrical burns.
2) Damage to electronic components of either vehicle.
Remove rings, watches, and other jewelry. Wear ap-
proved eye protection.
Be careful so that metal tools or jumper cables do not
contact positive battery terminal (or metal in contact
with it) and any other metal on vehicle, because a short
circuit could occur.
WARNING:
Do not connect negative cable directly to negative ter-
minal of dead battery.
6H-10 CHARGING SYSTEM