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Jump-Starting Procedure
If the battery becomes discharged or does not have
enough power to start the engine, use jumper cables
and the following procedure to jump-start the engine.
If using a jumper battery for start-up, use a battery with
the same voltage and ensure proper polarity when con-
necting it.
IMPORTANT:
BE SURE that the jumper battery
is also a 12-volt D. C. battery, and the vehicle
used for jump starting has a negative-ground
electrical system.
1. Turn the keyswitches on both vehicles to “OFF”.
Be sure that both vehicles are in “neutral” and not
touching.
2. Connect one end of the positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) battery terminal on the disabled
machine first. DO NOT allow the positive (+)
jumper cable clamps to touch any metal other than
the positive (+) battery terminals. Connect the
other end of the positive jumper cable to the
jumper battery positive (+) terminal.
3. Connect one end of the negative (-) jumper cable
to the jumper battery negative (-) terminal.
4. Make the final negative (-) jumper cable connec-
tion to the disabled machine’s engine block or
frame (ground) - NOT to the disabled battery neg-
ative post. If making the connection to the engine,
keep the jumper clamp away from the battery, fuel
lines, or moving parts.
NOTE:
Twist the jumper cable clamps on the
battery terminals to ensure a good electrical con-
nection.
5. Proceed to start the machine. If it does not start
immediately, start the jumper vehicle engine to
avoid excessive drain on the booster battery.
6. After the machine is started and running smoothly,
have the second person remove the jumper cables
(negative (-) jumper cable first) from the jumper
vehicle battery, and then from the disabled
machine, while ensuring NOT to short the two
cables together.
Allow sufficient time for the alternator to build up a
charge in the battery before operating the machine or
shutting off the engine.
NOTE:
If the battery frequently becomes dis-
charged, have the battery checked for possible
dead cells, or troubleshoot the electrical system
for possible short circuits or damaged wire insula-
tion.
WARNING
The electrolyte in the battery may produce an
explosive gas. Avoid open flames and sparks
close to the batteries. Never disconnect a bat-
tery while it is charging.
Failure to ensure proper polarity between bat-
teries can cause serious damage to the elec-
trical circuit.
WARNING
The ONLY safe method for jump-starting a
disharged battery is for TWO PEOPLE to per-
form the following procedure. The second per-
son is needed for removing the jumper cables
so that the operator does not have to leave the
operator’s compartment while the engine is
running. NEVER connect the jumper cables
directly to the starter solenoid of either
engine. DO NOT start the engine from any
position other than the operator’s seat, and
then ONLY after making sure all controls are in
“neutral.”
Closely follow the jump-start procedures, in
the order listed, to avoid personal injury. In
addition, wear safety glasses to protect your
eyes, and avoid leaning over the batteries
while jump-starting.
DO NOT attempt to jump-start the machine if
the battery is frozen, because this may cause
it to rupture or explode.
