Ferris IS600z series Operator's Manual page 35

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 and hydrometer, have the battery
serviced by your dealer.
2. Add distilled water sufficient to cover the plate (fill to the
proper level near the end of the charge). If the battery is
extremely cold, allow it to warm before adding water
because the water level will rise as it warms. Also, an
extremely cold battery will not accept a normal charge until
it becomes warm.
3. Always unplug or turn the charger off before attaching or
removing the clamp connections.
4. Carefully attach the clamps to the battery in proper polarity
(usually red to [+] positive and black to [-] negative).
5. While charging, periodically measure the temperature of
the electrolyte. If the temperature exceeds 125° F (51.6°
C), or if violent gassing or spewing of electrolyte occurs,
the charging rate must be reduced or temporarily halted to
prevent battery damage.
6. Charge the battery until fully charged (until the specific
gravity of the electrolyte is 1.250 or higher and the
electrolyte temperature is at least 60° F). The best method
of making certain a battery is fully charged, but not over
charged, is to measure the specific gravity of a cell once
per hour. The battery is fully charged when the cells are
gassing freely at low charging rate and less than 0.003
change in specific gravity occurs over a three hour period.
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 53.
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.
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This hook-up is for negative grounded vehicles.
Callout
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B
C
D
E
F
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.
8. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster battery. Wait
a few minutes, then attempt to start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
9. If the vehicle does not start after cranking for ten (10)
seconds, STOP PROCEDURE. More than ten (10) seconds
seldom starts the engine unless some mechanical
adjustment is made. Allow a sixty (60) second cool down
period between starting attempts. Failure to follow these
guidelines can burn out starter motor.
10. After starting, allow the engine to return to idle speed.
Remove the cable connection at the engine or frame. Then
Description
To Starter Switch
Starting Vehicle Battery
To Ground
Jumper Cable
Discharged Vehicle Battery
Engine Block
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