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15sectiOn 6 — Maintenance & adjustMents

Connect positive (+) jumper cable to booster battery

positive (+) post (A). See Fig. 6-3.

Connect the other end of positive (+) jumper cable to the

disabled vehicle battery positive (+) post (B).

Connect negative (-) jumper cable to booster battery

negative (-) post (C).

Connect the other end (D) of negative (-) jumper cable

to a metal part of the disabled machine frame away from

battery.

Start the engine of the disabled machine and run machine

for several minutes.

Carefully disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse

order: negative cable first and then the positive cable.

IMPORTANT: Alternator will not charge unless battery has

minimum of 11 volts. Unit will not run if battery voltage is below

11.

Charging Battery

WARNING: Charge battery in a well ventilated area

and keep away from an open flame or pilot light as

on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes

dryer or other gas appliances.

If the vehicle has not been put into use for an extended period of

time, charge the battery with an automotive type 12-volt charger

for a minimum of one hour at six amps.

Battery

WARNING: The battery produces a flammable and

explosive gas. Do not smoke near battery. Wear eye

protection and gloves when handling the battery.

Do not allow direct metal contact across battery

posts. The battery is sealed and is maintenance free.

Acid levels cannot be checked and fluid can not be

added.

WARNING: California Proposition 65 Warning:

Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories

contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known

to the State of California to cause cancer and

reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

IMPORTANT: If removing the battery for any reason,

disconnect the NEGATIVE (Black) wire from it’s terminal

first, followed by the POSITIVE (Red) wire. When re-

installing the battery, always connect the POSITIVE (Red)

wire to its terminal first, followed by the NEGATIVE (Black)

wire. Be certain that the wires are connected to the correct

terminals; reversing them could change the polarity and

cause damage to your engine’s alternating system.

Cleaning Battery and Terminals

Remove battery from vehicle. Always remove negative

cable first when disconnecting.

Wash battery with solution of four tablespoons of baking

soda to one gallon of water.

Rinse the battery with plain water and dry.

Clean terminals and battery cable ends with wire brush

until bright.

Apply petroleum jelly or silicone spray to terminals to

prevent corrosion.

Install battery. Always install negative cable last when

connecting.

Jumping Battery

WARNING: Do not attempt to jump start a frozen

battery. Warm to 60 degrees F (16 degrees C). Do not

smoke near battery and wear eye protection and

gloves when handling battery.

Figure 6-3

Jumper Cables

Booster BatteryDisabled Battery

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