Snapper 500Z Series Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual page 38

Regular Maintenance
THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES
To
Starter_
Switch
-%
Jumper Cable
Starting _
Vehicle
Battery
J
I
To Ground
To
_ tarter
Switch
Discharged
Vehicle
Battery
__ Engine
Block
MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH
Figure 45, Jump Starting
AWARNING
Any procedureother than the preceding couldresult in:
(1) personal injurycaused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vents,
(2) personal injuryor property damage due to
battery explosion,
(3) damage to the chargingsystem of the booster
vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle havinga frozen
battery because the battery may rupture or explode, if
a frozen battery is suspected, examine all fill ventson
the battery, if ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid
cannotbe seen, do nat attempt to start with jumper
cablesas long as the battery remains frozen.
WARNING
Foryourpersonal safety, use extreme care when jump
starting. Never expose battery to open flame or electric
spark - battery action generates hydrogengas which is
flammable and explosive. Do nat allow battery acid to
contactskin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
Batteriescontain a sulfuric acid solution which can
causeserious personalinjury or property damage.
When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect
the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST.if not
donein this order,the positiveterminal can be shorted
to the frame by a tool.
To avoid engine damage, do nat disconnect battery
while engine is running. Be sure terminal connections
are tight before starting.
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