ELECTRICAL SYSTEM _____________________________________________________
BATTERY Auxiliary Battery Connections Engine can start with transmission in gear when neutral or safety start switch is by-passed: 1. Do not connect across terminals on starter. 2. Attach a booster battery by connecting the positive terminal of the booster battery to the “positive terminal” provided or to the positive terminal of the machine battery. Connect the negative terminal of the booster battery to the “negative terminal” provided or to the chassis of the machine. Then use recommended starting procedures from operators seat. 3. When necessary, repair electrical system components promptly so that “jump starting” will not be attempted. Machine run-away can cause injury or death to operator and bystanM107C ders.
When connecting an auxiliary battery or charger to the tractor battery, make sure you connect positive to positive and negative on the auxiliary battery to the tractor side rail as a ground. Do not connect auxiliary battery cables across the terminals of the starter. Start the engine from the operator’s seat. IMPORTANT: This is the only safe method to start the tractor engine with an external power supply. Any other method of starting can cause injury or death to the operator or other persons. POSITIVE(+) TERMINAL
NEGATIVE (–)
Connect the negative ( – ) cable clamp of the auxiliary battery to the tractor side rail as a ground.
Connect the positive (+) cable clamp of the auxiliary battery to the positive cable terminal of the tractor battery.
IMPORTANT: Always connect the negative cable last and disconnect the negative cable first so you do not cause a spark at the battery. A spark can cause a battery explosion and cause injury. 127
16 Series, Model - 2816 HST
