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Operation Section
Engine Starting (Alternate Methods)
Engine Starting (Alternate
Methods)
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Engine Star
ting with Jump
Start Cables
SMCS Code: 1
000; 7000
Failure to properly service the batteries may cause
personal injury.
Prevent sparks near the batteries. They could
cause vapors to explode. Do not allow the jump
start cable ends to contact each other or the
machine.
Do not smoke when checking battery electrolyte
levels.
Electrolyte is an acid a nd can cause personal in-
jury if it contacts the skin or eyes.
Always wear eye protection when starting a ma-
chine with jump start cables.
Improper jump start procedures c an cause an ex-
plosion resulting in personal injury.
When using jumper cables, always connect the
positive (+) jumper cable t o the positive (+) bat-
tery terminal first. Next, connect the negative (-)
jumper cable to the frame away from the batteries.
Follow the procedure in the Operation and Main-
tenance Manual.
Jump start only with an energy source of the same
voltage as the stalled machine.
Turn off all lights and accessories on the stalled
machine. Otherwise, they will operate when the
energy source is connected.
Do not attempt to charge a battery that has ice in
an
y of the cells.
Charging a battery in this c ondition can cause an
e
xplosion that may result in personal injury or
death.
A
lways let the ice melt before attempting to
charge.
NOTICE
When starting
from another machine, make sure that
the machines do not touch. This could prevent dam-
age to engine bearings and electrical circuits.
Turn on (close) the battery disconnect switch prior to
the boost connection to prevent damage to electrical
components o
n t he stalled machine.
Severely discharged maintenance free batteries do
not fully re
charge from the alternator after jump start-
ing. The batteries must be charged to proper voltage
with a battery charger. Many batteries thought to be
unusable ar
e still rechargeable.
Thismachinehasa12voltstartingsystem.Useonly
thesamevo
ltage for jump starting. Use of a higher
voltage damages the electrical system.
Use of Jump Start Cables
1. Place th
e transmission control on the stalled
machine in the NEUTRAL position. Engage the
parking brake. Lower all attachments to the
ground.
Move all controls to the HOLD position.
Note: See “Equipment Lowering with Engine
Stoppe
d” for more information.
2. On the stalled machine, turn the engine start switch
to the O
FF position. Turn off the accessories.
3. On the stalled machine, turn the battery disconnect
switc
h to the ON position.
4. Move the machine or the auxiliary power source
close
to the stalled machine so that the cables can
reach. DO NOT ALLOW THE MACHINE OR THE
AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE TO CONTACT
THE S
TALLED MACHINE.
5. Stop the engine on the machine that is the
elec
trical source. (If you are using an auxiliary
power source, turn off the charging system.)
6. Che
ck the battery caps for correct placement
and for correct tightness. Make these checks on
both machines. Make sure that the batteries in
the
stalled machine are not frozen. Check the
batteries for low electrolyte.
7. Co
nnect the positive jump start cable to the
positive cable terminal of the discharged battery.
Do
not allow positive cable clamps to contact any
metal except for battery terminals.