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Template Date: 1994_04_29Template Name: OM_1_col

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TRIM THIS EDGE WARNING: A spark or a naked light can cause the hydrogen in a battery to explode. To prevent explosion, proceed as follows : - When disconnecting the battery cables, always disconnect the negative (-) cable first. - When reconnecting the battery cables, always connect the negative (-) cable last. - Never short-circuit the battery terminals with metal objects. - Do not weld, grind or smoke near a battery.

WARNING: Always store batteries in a safe place, out of the reach of children.

WARNING: Before carrying out any service work on electrical system components, turn the starter switch key to the “OFF” position. When disconnecting batteries, always disconnect the negative (-) cable first. When reconnecting batteries, always connect the negative (-) cable last.

WARNING: Connecting auxiliary cables wrongly or short-circuiting batteries terminals can cause an accident. Connect auxiliary starting cables as per the following instructions.

CONNECTING BOOSTER BATTERIES

Make sure that the voltage of the booster batteries is the same as that of the machine system (24 volts). 1. Remove the protection plate. 2. Remove the terminal covers. 3. Connect the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the first machine battery. 4. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal on the second machine battery. 5. Start the engine. 6. Remove the booster battery negative (-) cable and then the positive (+) cable. 7. Install the terminal covers. 8. Install the protection plate.

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