Operation
7.17 Engine—Jump-starting
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Operator’s Manual | LTV 4L/6L | 5100065071 | 02/2023 | [en-US]
NOTICE
Extreme cold can cause the electrolytes inside the battery to freeze. At-
tempting to jump-start a frozen battery can cause it to rupture.
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When possible, do not allow the battery to sit in extreme cold.
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Slowly warm a frozen battery before trying to jump-start it.
NOTICE
Cranking the engine for more than 5 seconds can cause starter damage.
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If the engine fails to start, release the Start button and wait 10 seconds
before operating the starter again. If the engine still fails to start,
General Troubleshooting on page 88
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Background
Jump-starting may occasionally be required if a battery is discharged. If
jump-starting is necessary, the following procedure is recommended to pre-
vent starter damage, battery damage, and personal injuries.
Procedure
1.
In very cold weather, check the condition of the electrolytes. If it seems
slushy or frozen, do not try jump-starting until it thaws.
2.
Disconnect engine load.
3.
Use a booster battery of the same voltage as is used with your engine
system.
4.
Attach one end of the positive cable clamp (red) to the positive (+) ter-
minal of the dead battery. Attach the other end of the positive cable
clamp to the positive terminal of the booster battery.
5.
Attach the negative cable clamp (black) to the negative (-) terminal of
the booster battery. Attach the other end of negative cable clamp to a
solid chassis ground on your engine or unpainted portion of the ma-
chine frame away from the “discharged” battery.
6.
Start the engine on the machine that is being used as a power source.
7.
Wait for a minimum of 2 minutes while the battery in the stalled ma-
chine partially charges.
8.
Press and hold the Start button until the engine starts.
9.
Immediately after the stalled engine starts, disconnect the negative ca-
ble clamp first from the previously dead battery and then the negative
cable clamp of the booster battery.
10.
Disconnect the positive cable clamp from the booster battery and then
the positive cable clamp from the previously dead battery.
11.
When using light or high amperage draw accessories, idle the engine
for a period of 20 minutes to bring the battery to charge state.
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