Jump Starting - PREVOST H3-41 Manual

case, the transmission will be locked in neutral
(N) until the transmission temperature rises above
-20 °F (-29 °C) and the CHECK TRANS indicator
light goes out. The transmission will only operate
in first or reverse gears until it reaches the normal
operating temperature.

JUMP STARTING

In order to avoid damage to solid-state electrical
components, it is important that jumper (booster)
cables be used correctly
emergencies. To jump start, use another 24 volt
DC, negative grounded, power source. Use only
jumper cables rated at 500 cranking amperes.
Note :
To charge batteries using the booster
block terminals, the main power switches must be
turned on.
Warning :
Injury, explosion,
damage, or charging system overload may result
if these jump starting procedures are not precisely
followed.
Warning :
Wear eye protection and remove
rings, metal jewelry, and watches with metal
bands.
Warning :
The battery could rupture or
explode if jump started when the run-down
battery fluid is frozen or if the battery fluid level is
low. Check condition of run-down battery before
attempting to jump start.
Warning :
The gases given off by batteries
while jump starting are explosive. Do not smoke
near batteries.
Caution :
Do not let the two vehicles touch.
Keep a walk-through distance between the two
vehicles. Make sure positive (red) and negative
(black) jumper cable clamps do not touch.
Caution :
Never connect the jumper cable to
the negative terminal post of the run-down battery
Caution :
Do not
maintenance-free battery has a yellow test
indicator. Have the battery replaced.
Caution :
Before attempting to jump start, make
sure the parking brake is applied and the
transmission is in neutral (N). Turn off all lights,
heaters and other electrical accessories.
To jump start, proceed as follows:
and only in
battery acid
jump start if a
STARTING AND STOPPING PROCEDURES
1. Remove the protective caps from the booster
block terminals located in the main power
compartment;
2. Connect one end of the red jumper cable to
the positive (+) post of the booster power
source. If the good battery is in another
vehicle, that vehicle's engine must be shut-off
before connecting;
3. Connect the other end of the same red jumper
cable to the positive (+) terminal on the
booster block;
4. Connect one end of the black jumper cable to
the negative (-) post on the booster power
source;
5. Connect the other end of the same black
jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal on
the booster block; If the good battery is in
another vehicle, start that vehicle's engine.
6. Let the engine run for a few minutes, then start
the coach with the run-down battery;
7. Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse order
given in steps 2 through 5;
8. Install protective caps on the booster block
terminals.
Note :
Jumper cables must be rated at 500
cranking amperes. If jumper cable length is
20 feet (6 m) or less, use 2/0 (AWG) gauge
wires. If cable length is between 20 to 30 feet
(6 to 9 m), use 3/0 (AWG) gauge wires.
MAIN POWER COMPARTMENT
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