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Connecting a Booster Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Note: This procedure requires 2 people to perform. Ensure
that the person making the connections wears the proper face
protection and protective gloves and clothing.
1. Ensure that all controls are in the Neutral position and
that the parking brake is in the On position.
2. Sit in the operator seat and have the other person make
the connections.
Note: Ensure that the jumper battery is a 12-volt
battery.
Important: If you are using another machine
for power, ensure that the 2 machines are not
touching each other.
3. Prepare to start the engine; refer to steps
of
Starting the Engine (page
4. Remove the cover from the jump post
Figure 58
1. Jumper-cable clamp
(positive)
2. Jump post
3. Ground point (alternator
nut)
5. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the jump post
(Figure
58).
6. Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a ground
point, such as the nut at the pivot point for the
alternator
(Figure
58).
7. Start the engine; refer to steps
the Engine (page
25).
1
through
25).
(Figure
58).
4. Jumper-cable clamp
(negative)
5. Cover
7
through
10
in
Starting
Note: If the engine starts and then stops, do not
operate the starter motor until the starter motor stops
turning. Do not operate the starter motor for more
than 30 seconds at one time. Wait 30 seconds before
operating the starter motor to cool the motor and to
build up the charge in the battery.
8. When the engine starts, have the other person
disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the frame
and then disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery, and keep sparks and
flames away from the battery.
Important: Always keep the battery fully charged. This
is especially important to prevent battery damage when
the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
6
1. Clean the exterior of the battery case and the battery
posts.
Note: Connect the leads of the battery charger to
battery posts before connecting the charger to the
electrical source.
2. Connect the positive lead of the battery charger to the
positive-battery post
2
1. Positive-battery post
2. Negative-battery post
3. Connect the negative lead of the battery charger to the
negative-battery post
4. Connect the battery charger to the electrical source.
Important: Do not overcharge the battery.
Note: Charge the battery as shown in the following
table:
47
(Figure
59).
4
3
1
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Figure 59
3. Red (+) charger lead
4. Black (-) charger lead
(Figure
59).
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