Jump-Starting The Engine - Genie GTH-3512 Operator's Manual

■ C-4.3

JUMP-STARTING THE ENGINE

DANGER
When jump-starting the engine through the battery
of another machine, make sure that the two vehicles
cannot collide to prevent formation of sparks.
Batteries give off a flammable gas and cause an
explosion.
Do not smoke when checking the electrolyte level.
Keep any metal object like buckles, watch straps,
etc. clear of the battery positive (+) terminal. These
elements can short between the terminal and
nearby metal work and the operator can get
burned.
The booster supply must have the same rated
voltage and output of the battery installed on the
handler.
To jump-start the engine:
• Turn off any functions by the special control levers.
• Put the gear lever to neutral and engage the parking
brake.
Ensure the machine battery A is connected to the
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frame earth, the terminals are well tightened and
the electrolyte level is regular.
• Connect the two batteries as shown in the figure.
Connect first the positive terminals of the two
batteries, then the negative terminal of the booster
supply B to the machine frame earth.
• If the booster supply is installed on a second
vehicle, make sure that the latter does not touch
the handler; then start the vehicle and reach an rpm
corresponding to 1/4 of full throttle.
• Turn the ignition key and start the handler, then
follow the procedure explained in chapter C-4.2
"Starting the engine".
• Disconnect the cables. Remove first the negative
terminal from the frame earth, then from the booster
supply. Disconnect the positive terminal from the
machine battery, then from the booster supply.
Handler with telescopic boom GTH-3512
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Use only a 12V battery; other devices like battery
chargers, etc. may cause an explosion of the battery
or result in damage to the electrical system.
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Document 57.0008.7200 - 05/2007
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