Holiday Navigator 2003 Owner's Manual page 55

Jump Starting
• When using an external electrical source to connect to the chassis
battery, turn the main battery disconnect switches OFF prior to
hooking up the jumper cables.
• Hook up the cables then wait several minutes to allow a surface
charge to build in the chassis battery before attempting to start
the engine.
• Turn ON the battery disconnect switches and attempt to start the
engine. DO NOT crank the engine more than a few seconds.
• After the engine has started disconnect the cables. Disconnect
the negative (-) cables before disconnecting the positive (+)
cables to prevent arcing.
• If the engine does not crank, or cranks slowly, DO NOT
CONTINUE. Seek professional help. Extensive damage, fire or
injury can occur. Obtain help from a qualified technician.
In the event of a roadside emergency, contact the nearest Cummins
Center at 1-800-DIESELS (800-343-7357) for Cummins Customer
Assistance Center.
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks or lit cigarettes. An explosion can
result in injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric
acid, which burns skin, eyes and clothing. Do not connect the
end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery. Connect only to the chassis,
away from the battery.
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