Snapper S50XBS2648 Operator's Manual page 40

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THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES
To
Starter
Switch _ Jumper Cable
Starting l-_ '_ l_
Vehicle
Battery
To Ground
To
Starter
Switch
Discharged
Vehicle
_ Battery
Engine
Block
MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH
Figure 48. Jump Starting
WARNING
Any procedureother than the precedingcould result in:
(1) personal injurycaused by electrolyte squirting
out the battery vents,
(2) personal injuryor propertydamage due to
batteryexplosion,
(3) damage to the chargingsystem of the booster
vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a frozen
battery becausethe battery may ruptureor 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 not attempt to start with jumper
cables as long as the battery remainsfrozen.
,A WARNING
Foryour personalsafety, 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 not allow batteryacid to
contactskin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
Batteriescontain a sulfuricacid solutionwhich can
cause seriouspersonalinjury or property damage.
When removingor installing battery cables, disconnect
the negativecable FIRST and reconnectit LAST.if not
done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted
to the frame by a tool.
To avoid engine damage, do not disconnect battery
while engine is running. Be sore terminal connections
are tight before starting.
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