Yanmar SV26, User Operation And Maintenance Manual

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17 I
F THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED
17.1 Precautions for connecting and disconnecting the starter
cables
WARNING
•
When you start the engine using connection cables, wear protective goggles.
•
If you start the engine by taking electrical power from another machine, check that
your machine does not come into contact with the other machine.
•
To connect the starter cables, start with the positive terminal. To disconnect them, start
with the negative terminal (mass).
•
If a tool comes into contact with the machine's positive terminal, there is a risk of
sparks.
•
Do not connect the connection cables to the terminals in reverse polarity. For example,
never connect the negative terminal on one machine to the positive terminal on the other
machine.
• To connect, start with
the positive terminal
(1).
• To disconnect, start with
the negative termi
nal (1).
• The capacity of the starter cables and the size of the clips must be adapted to the size of the
battery.
• Check that there is no damage, cracks or corrosion on the starter cables and clips.
• The machines' batteries must have the same capacity.
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