Ferris 5901849, Руководство оператора

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Battery Service
WARNING
Keep open flames and sparks away from the battery; the
gasses coming from it are highly explosive. Ventilate the
battery well during charging.
Checking Battery Voltage
A voltmeter can be used to determine condition of battery.
When engine is off, the voltmeter shows battery voltage,
which should be 12 volts. When engine is running, the
voltmeter shows voltage of charging circuit which normally is
13 to 14 volts.
A dead battery or one too weak to start the engine may not
mean the battery needs to be replaced. For example, it may
mean that the alternator is not charging the battery properly.
If there is any doubt about the cause of the problem, see
your dealer. If you need to replace the battery, follow the
steps under Cleaning the Battery & Cables in the Regular
Maintenance Section.
Charging a Completely Discharged Battery
WARNING
• Do NOT charge battery with key switch ON.
• Never use a quick battery charger to start engine.
• Always disconnect negative (-) battery cable before
charging battery,
1. Be aware of all the safety precautions you should observe
during the charging operation. If you are unfamiliar with
the use of a battery charger, have the battery serviced by
your dealer.
2. Always unplug or turn the charger off before attaching or
removing the clamp connections.
3. Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper
polarity (usually red to [+] positive and black to [-]
negative).
4. Turn the charger voltage adjustment to the proper
voltage. Set the charger to the "automatic charging"
setting for maintenance-free batteries. Plug the charger
into an electrical outlet as far away from the battery as
possible.
5. Unplug the charger once it has charged the battery and
has shut itself off. Remove the negative (black) charger
cable first by squeezing the alligator clip. Remove the
positive (red) charger cable from the battery in the same
fashion.
Jump Starting With Auxiliary (Booster) Battery
Jump starting is not recommended. However, if it must be
done, follow these directions. Both booster and dis-charged
batteries should be treated carefully when using jumper
cables. Follow the steps below EXACTLY, being careful not
to cause sparks. Refer to Figure 88.
WARNING
For your personal safety, use extreme care when jump
starting. Never expose battery to open flame or electric
spark – battery action generates hydrogen gas which is
flammable and explosive. Do not allow battery acid to
contact skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces. Batteries
contain a sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious
personal injury or property damage.
To avoid engine damage, do not disconnect battery while
engine is running. Be sure terminal connections are tight
before starting.
88
This hook-up is for negative grounded vehicles.
Callout Description
A To Starter Switch
B Starting Vehicle Battery
C To Ground
D Jumper Cable
E Discharged Vehicle Battery
F Engine Block
Make sure vehicles do not touch.
1. Both batteries must be of the same voltage.
2. Position the vehicle with the booster battery adjacent to
the vehicle with the discharged battery so that booster
cables can be connected easily to the batteries in both
vehicles. Make certain vehicles do not touch each other.
3. Wear safety glasses and shield eyes and face from
batteries at all times. Be sure vent caps are tight. Place
damp cloth over vent caps on both batteries.
4. Connect positive (+) cable to positive post of discharged
battery (wired to starter or solenoid).
5. Connect the other end of same cable to same post
marked positive (+) on booster battery.
6. Connect the second cable negative (-) to other post of
booster battery.
7. Make final connection on engine block of stalled vehicle
away from battery. Do not lean over batteries.