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Starting
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booster
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2014/3/20
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BHL, BL70 [GB]
Starting with booster batteries
When starting with booster batteries, the following must be observed:
Check that the booster batteries or other power source have the same voltageas the standard batteries.
WARNING
The batteries could explode due to the current surge if a fully charged battery is connected to a completely
discharged battery. Since the batteries contain sulphuric acid, this could result in personal injuries.
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Move the gear selector to neutral.
Apply the parking brake.
Check that the booster batteries or other power source have the same voltage as the standard batteries.
Do not disconnect the cables to the standard batteries!
Connect (+) on the booster battery to (+) on the battery nearest the starter motor.
Connect the other start cable from (-) on the booster battery to the machine chassis, such as on the frame member
close to the starter motor.
Start the engine with the ignition key in the cab.
Once the engine has started, remove the start cable between the chassis and the booster battery negative terminal
(-). Then remove the start cable between the positive terminals (+).
Refit the terminal caps on the battery terminals.