Assisted Starting (Jump-Starting) - Case 570T Operator's Manual

4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Assisted starting (Jump-starting)

Never try to start the machine when the batteries are de-
fective or frozen. You can perform assisted starting or
jump starting from other battery or machine.
Only connect batteries (battery assemblies) with the same
voltage. Only use tested jumper cables with insulated ter-
minal clips and an adequate lead diameter. A high current
flows on connection of the ground cable. Ensure that the
bodies of the supplying and receiving machines are not in
contact. Otherwise a current flow might result from con-
necting the positive poles. Sparks occurring at the contact
point may ignite gases at the discharged battery. Connect
the ground cable to the frame as far as possible away from
the discharged battery. During assisted starting opera-
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tions (by means of an external battery), do not lean over
the batteries. Wear goggles.
Risk of short-circuiting
When performing assisted starting, never use power supplies creating an over-voltage, such as two or three batteries
in series or devices generating voltages above 12 V. Never use welding generators or welding transformers.
Position the jumper cables in such a way that they cannot be caught by rotating engine components. Check whether
the battery of the receiving machine (discharged battery) is in working order:
• Switch Off electrical accessories (lights, fans).
• Insert the key into the switch and turn it "ON", the warning lamps for the engine check must turn On.
• If warning lamps do not turn On, the battery is faulty (completely discharged or with short-circuit inside).
In this case the machine must not be started, as the alternator would then be damaged. Install a functional battery
before jump-starting.
Connecting cables
Switch Off all electrical accessories in receiving machine and turn the key to "0". Switch Off all accessories in supplying
machine (booster battery) and shutoff engine. Connect the red jumper cable to the positive clamp of the discharged
battery (1) and then to the positive clamp of the booster battery (2). Connect the black jumper cable first to the negative
clamp of the booster battery (2) and then to the frame (3) on the receiving machine.
Starting the engine
Start the engine of the supplying machine. Increase rpm. Start the engine of the receiving machine. If the engine
does not start, wait for 1 min and repeat the starting procedure. Once the engine is started, switch "ON" some of
the accessories with high current absorption, such as complete lighting. This prevents voltage peaks, from occurring
when the jumper cables are disconnected. Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse order as used when installing.
Run the engine at moderate speed for about half an hour. The batteries recharge partially. Have the electrical system
of the machine checked, to determine why the battery was discharged.
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