Battery Boosted Starting - JLG G5-18A Operation Manual

Battery Boosted Starting

If battery-boost starting (jump-start) is necessary, proceed as follows:
• Never allow vehicles to touch.
• Ensure booster vehicle engine is running.
• Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to positive (+) post of discharged battery.
• Connect the opposite end of positive (+) jumper cable to positive (+) post of booster
battery.
• Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to negative (-) post on booster battery.
• Connect opposite end of negative (-) jumper cable to ground point on machine away
from discharged battery.
• Follow standard starting procedures.
• Remove cables in reverse order after machine has started.
BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never jump start or charge a frozen battery as it
could explode. Keep sparks, flames and lighted smoking materials away from the
battery. Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases when charging. Wear safety
glasses.
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