JAC HFC4181KR1 Owner's Manual page 61

OWNER ' S MANUAL
JAC HEAVY DUTY TRUCK
IF THE ENGINE WILL NOT START
CAUTION:
If the engine will not start, do not push or pull the car to start it. This could result in a collision or cause other damage.
If Engine Doesn't Turn Over or Turns Over Slowly
1. Check the battery connections to be sure they are clean and tight.
2. Turn on the interior light. If the light dims or goes out when you operate the starter, the battery is discharged.
3. Do not push or pull the vehicle to start it. See instructions for "Jump Starting" on the following pages.
If Engine Turns Over Normally but Does Not Start
1. Check fuel level.
2. Check injection pump nozzle.
3. If engine still refuses to start, call a JAC dealer or seek other qualified assistance.
JUMP STARTING
WARNING:
The gas produced by the battery during the jump-start operation is highly explosive. If these instructions are not followed
exactly, serious personal injury and damage to the vehicle may occur. If you are not sure how to follow this procedure,
seek qualified assistance. Automobile batteries contain sulfuric acid. This is poisonous and highly corrosive. When jump
starting, wear protective glasses and be careful not to get acid on yourself, your clothing or on the car.
● If you should accidentally get acid on your skin or in your eyes, immediately remove any contaminated clothing and
flush the area with clear water for at least 15 minutes.
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Then promptly obtain medical attention. If you must be transported to an emergency facility, continue to apply water
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to the affected area with a sponge or cloth.
The gas produced by the battery during the jump-start operation is highly explosive. Do not smoke or allow a spark
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or open flame in the vicinity.
The battery being used to provide the jump start must be 24-volt. If you cannot determine that it is a 24-volt battery,
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do not attempt to use it for the jump start.
To jump start a car with a discharged battery, follow this procedure exactly:
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1. If the booster battery is installed in another vehicle, be sure the two vehicles are not touching.
2. Turn off all unnecessary lights and accessories in both vehicles.
3. Attach the clamps of the jumper cable in the exact order shown on the previous page. hat is, first, attach one clamp
of the jumper cable to the positive (+) post or cable of the discharged battery. Then attach the other end of the same
cable to the positive (+) post or cable of the booster battery. Next, using the other cable, attach one clamp to the nega鄄
tive (-) post or cable of the booster battery. Then attach the other end of that cable to a solid metal part of the engine
away from the battery. Do not connect the cable to any moving part.
4. Start the engine in the car with the booster battery and let it run for a few minutes. This ill help to assure that the
booster battery is ully charged. During the jumping operation, un the engine in this vehicle at about 1000 rpm.
5. Start your engine using the normal starting rocedure. After the engine starts, leave the umper cables connected and
let the engine run at fast idle or about 1000 rpm for several minutes.
6. Following the exact reverse order of their being attached, carefully remove the jumper cables. Remove the negative
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