Battery Boosted Starting - JLG 642 Operation & Safety Manual

Battery Boosted Starting

If battery-boost starting (jump-start) is necessary, proceed as follows:
• Never allow vehicles to touch.
• Ensure boosting vehicle engine is running.
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• Remote battery post is located on right side of engine compartment for
jump-starting.
• Connect positive (+) jumper cable to positive (+) post (1) of discharged battery.
• Connect opposite end of positive (+) jumper cable to positive (+) post of booster battery.
• Connect negative (-) jumper cable to negative (-) post on booster battery.
• Connect opposite end of negative (-) jumper cable to ground point on machine (2).
• Follow standard starting procedures.
• Remove cables in reverse order after machine has started.
BATTERY EXPLOSION HAZARD. Never jump-start or charge a frozen battery as it
could explode. Keep sparks, flames and lighted smoking materials away from battery.
Lead acid batteries generate explosive gases when charging. Wear safety glasses.
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