5. Operating Instructions
10. Battery power assistance In case of discharged batteries, the dump truck can be started by connecting charged batteries, 24 volts with capacity approx. equal to the discharged batteries. • If the batteries have been discharged, check the reason why (are the batteries defect?, is there a short circuit somewhere on the dump truck? etc.) • Discharged batteries should be charged as soon as possible. • Check the electrolyte level and density after charging the batteries. Connection: A
1. Turn off the battery main switch in the battery compartment.
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4
2. Connect first cable (A) from positive (+) terminal on discharged batteries....
2
3. .... to the positive (+) terminal on the assisting battery.
Good batteries
B
Low batteries
4. Connect second cable (B) from negative (-) terminal on assisting battery.... 5
Chassis of vehicle with low battery
5. .... to chassis on the dump truck with the discharged batteries, some distance from the batteries. 6. Turn on the battery main switch and start the engine in the normal way. Disconnection: Disconnect cables in the opposite order, 5 - 4 - 3 - 2.
CAUTION • • • • •
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Use cables with min. 25 mm2 cross section. Connect in sequence described above. Good clamp contact is essential. Do not stand near a battery when connecting the cable to the chassis. Do not disconnect the original battery cables.
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