Note:
Ensure that the vent caps are tight and
level. Place a damp cloth, if available, over any
vent caps on both batteries. Ensure that the
vehicles do not touch and that both electrical
systems are off and at the same rated system
voltage. These instructions are for negative
ground systems only.
3.
Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery that is wired
to the starter or solenoid as shown in
.
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Figure 42
1.
Positive (+) cable on discharged battery
2.
Positive (+) cable on booster battery
3.
Negative (–) cable on the booster battery
4.
Negative (–) cable on the engine block
5.
Booster battery
6.
Discharged battery
7.
Engine block
4.
Connect the other end of the positive cable to
the positive terminal of the booster battery.
5.
Connect the black negative (–) cable to the other
terminal (negative) of the booster battery.
6.
Make the final connection on the engine block
of the stalled vehicle (not to the negative post)
away from the battery. Stand back.
7.
Start the vehicle and remove the cables in the
reverse order of connection (the engine block
(black) connection is the first to disconnect).
Servicing the Battery
DANGER
Charging or jump-starting the battery may
produce explosive gases. Battery gases can
explode, causing serious injury.
•
Keep sparks, flames, or cigarettes away
from the battery.
•
Ventilate when charging or using the
battery in an enclosed space.
•
Ensure that the venting path of the battery
is always open once the battery is filled
with acid.
•
Always shield your eyes and face from the
battery.
DANGER
Battery electrolyte contains sulfuric acid,
which is fatal if consumed and can cause
severe burns.
•
Wear safety glasses to shield your eyes
and rubber gloves to protect your skin and
clothing when handling electrolyte.
•
Do not swallow electrolyte.
•
In the event of an accident, flush with water
and call a doctor immediately.
CAUTION
If the key switch is in the O
N
position, there
is potential for sparks and engagement
of components. Sparks could cause an
explosion or moving parts could accidentally
engage, causing personal injury.
Ensure that the key switch is in the O
FF
position before charging the battery.
Allowing batteries to stand for an extended period
of time without recharging them results in reduced
performance and service life. To preserve optimum
battery performance and life, charge batteries in
storage when the open circuit voltage drops to 12.4 V.
Note:
To prevent damage due to freezing, the battery
should be fully charged before putting away for winter
storage.
Note:
The machine is shipped with a filled, lead-acid
battery.
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