MAINTENANCE
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Using a Booster Battery (JumpStarting): New Battery Location
First, connect one end of the cable to the positive (+) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the positive (+) terminal on the discharged battery.
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Connect one end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal on the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable to the frame of the machine to be started.
Keep arcs, sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away from batteries. When jump-starting from a booster battery, make final connection (negative) at engine frame away from the battery. Batteries can create flammable gases. Sparks or open flames can cause this gas, and the battery, to explode.
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Start the engine. After the engine is running, remove the cable connected to the frame first. Disconnect the other cable from the machine battery positive (+) terminal.
IMPORTANT:DO NOT allow the booster cable ends to touch when removing them from the batteries. Arcs and direct short circuits can cause severe damage to the electrical system.
DO NOT jump-start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to 60°F (16°C) before connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting cables to battery.
IMPORTANT: When jump-starting from another machine, be sure the second machine is not running while using the unstarted machine’s glow plugs. High voltage spikes from a running machine can burn out the glow plugs.
IMPORTANT: Damage to the alternator can occur if: • The engine is operated with the battery cables disconnected. •
The battery cables are connected when using a fast charger or when welding on the machine (when welding on the machine, remove both cables from the battery and ground the welder to the machine frame near the repair area).
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Extra battery cables (booster cables) are connected incorrectly.
Be very careful when jump-starting the machine. The booster battery must be 12-volt. Turn the ignition key to the off position. Use the key to open the hydraulic tank cover. See Figure 5-25.
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