Engine Starting - CEN-TECH 60581 Owner's Manual

12V Engine Starting
Some vehicles with onboard computers may be damaged from the high-current starting output.
Thoroughly read the vehicle service manual before using this procedure.
Note: During extremely cold weather or when battery
is severely exhausted, charge the battery for about
five minutes before attempting to turn on engine.
1. Unplug the Charger AC power
cord from the AC outlet.
2. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect
POSITIVE (RED) clip from battery charger to
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery.
Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to vehicle
chassis or engine block away from battery.
Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
NOTIcE: If the Reverse connection indicator lights,
the cables are connected improperly.
Immediately disconnect the cables and connect
them properly to prevent damage to the battery.
3. Position AC and DC cables to reduce risk of
damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
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4. Set Battery Type switch according to battery type:
• Set to Regular for flooded and
maintenance-free batteries.
• Set to AGM for Absorbed Glass Mat batteries.
WARNING! TO pREVENT EXpLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH GEL BATTERIES.
5. Set Setting switch to 50A Emergency Engine Start.
6. After switches are set, plug in charger.
7. WARNING! TO pREVENT SERIOUS INJURy, FIRE,
AND DAMAGE TO cHARGER AND BATTERy,
follow 5 second maximum with 4 minute
minimum rest duty cycle for the Start mode.
8. To start the engine, turn ignition key.
ONLy KEEp cHARGER IN START MODE
Up TO 5 SEcONDS AT A TIME.
9. If engine fails to start, charge battery for an
additional five minutes before attempting to start.
10. After the engine starts, unplug the power cord from
outlet before disconnecting the DC cable clamps.
Item 60581