Warning Information - PowerStation PSX Owner's Manual

WARNING INFORMATION

BATTERY BOOSTER CABLE INSTRUCTIONS FOR JUMP STARTING
AN ENGINE (continued):
Position the vehicle with the booster battery, or other power source, adjacent
to the vehicle with the discharged battery so that the booster cables can be
connected easily between both vehicles. Make certain that the vehicles do not
touch each other.
1. Turn off all electrical loads on all vehicles and set the parking brake. Place
the automatic transmission in "PARK" (manual transmission in "NEUTRAL").
2. Determine whether the discharged battery has the negative (-) or the positive
(+) terminal connected to the ground. The ground lead is connected to the
engine block, the vehicle frame, or some other good metallic ground. The
battery terminal is connected to the starter is the one that is not grounded.
All vehicles manufactured in the USA after 1955 have the negative battery
terminal grounded. All European and Asian passenger vehicles manufactured
after 1971 have the negative battery terminal grounded.
3. On a negative ground system, connect the positive (+) cable to the positive
(+) terminal of the discharged battery wired to the starter solenoid. Do not
allow the positive cable clamps to touch any metal other than the battery
positive (+) terminals.
4. Be sure that the vent caps are tight and level on both batteries. Place a
damp cloth over any vent caps on each battery making certain it is clear of
fan blades, belts, and other moving parts.
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