Boosting Battery - MacDon M2170NT Operator's Manual

6. Once charging is completed, remove the charger ground
cable from the engine block first, then remove the charger
cable from the positive battery post.
7. Repeat Steps 4, page 376
battery.
8. Replace the plastic covers.
9. Close the battery cover. For instructions, refer to
Battery Cover, page 374.

Boosting Battery

When a battery boost is required, connecting the boost cables correctly reduces the risk of injury and machine damage.
WARNING
• Gas given off by the batteries is explosive. Keep sparks and flames away from the batteries.
• Make the last connection and the first disconnection at the point farthest away from the batteries.
• Wear protective eyewear when using a booster battery.
• Be sure everyone is clear of the machine when starting the engine. Start the engine from operator's station only.
CAUTION
Spark hazard. When connecting or disconnecting booster cables, do NOT allow the cable clamps to touch each other.
Connecting booster cables
1. To access the windrower batteries, open the battery cover.
For instructions, refer to
2. Pull back the red rubber battery terminal cover and connect
one end of the positive (+) booster cable to positive (+)
post (A) on the dead battery.
3. Connect the other end of the positive (+) booster cable to
positive (+) post (B) on the booster battery.
4. Connect one end of the negative (–) booster cable to
negative (–) post (C) on the booster battery.
5. Connect the other end of negative (–) booster cable (D) to a
clean, unpainted, solid metal part on the engine of the
dead unit.
WARNING
To minimize the chance of an explosion, avoid connecting the
negative boosting cable to the negative post on the dead
battery.
6. Turn the ignition switch in the cab as with normal start-up.
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Closing
Opening Battery Cover, page 373.
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Figure 6.145: Attaching Booster Cables
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