101
JUMP LEAD STARTING
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Make sure that the battery
providing the jump start has the
same rated voltage as the battery
in your vehicle (12 V). Its capacity
must be approximately the same
as the original battery capacity. The
rated voltage and capacity are
given on the batteries.
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Do not disconnect the discharged
battery from the vehicle.
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Switch off all unnecessary
electrical loads.
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Do not lean over the battery during
jump starting.
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Do not allow the terminals of one
lead to touch those of the other
lead.
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Apply the hand brake. Keep the
gearshift lever in neutral.
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Do not connect the lead to the
negative terminal of the discharged
battery.
JUMP LEAD STARTING :
The engine with a discharged battery
may be started by transferring
electrical power from a battery in
another vehicle.
WARNING
Any deviation from the following
instructions could lead to personal
injury resulting from any battery
explosion, as well as damage to the
electrical systems in both vehicle.
Do not allow battery electrolyte to
come in contact with eyes, skin,
fabrics or painted surfaces. The fluid
contains sulphuric acid which can
cause injury and severe damage.
Wear rubber gloves, to avoid risk of
contact.
To lessen the risk of injury, wear eye
protection when working near any
battery.
EMERGENCY & BREAK DOWN ASSISTANCE
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The connection of the -ve lead point
should be as far as away from the
discharged battery as possible
and close to the starter motor.
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Route the leads so that they cannot
get caught by the rotating parts in
the engine compartment.
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The engine of the vehicle providing
the jump start can be allowed to
run during starting.
Attempts to start the engine of the
vehicle with the discharged battery
should be made at intervals of one
minute and should not last more than
15 seconds. After starting, allow both
engines to idle for approximately 3
minutes with the leads still connected.
