Maintenance
Engine—Jump-starting 7.27
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Maintaining
• Keep battery terminals clean and connections tight.
• When necessary, tighten the cables and grease the cable clamps with
battery terminal grease or petroleum jelly.
• Maintain the battery at full charge to improve cold weather starting.
Fig.92: Battery connections
Disconnecting
1. Stop the machine and shut down the engine.
2. Place all electrical switches in the OFF position.
3. Disconnect the negative battery cable (2) from the battery.
4. Disconnect the positive battery cable (3) from the battery.
Connecting
1. Connect the positive battery cable to the battery.
2. Connect the negative battery cable to the battery.
7.27 Engine—Jump-starting
WARNING
Personal injury hazard
Jump-starting a battery incorrectly can cause the battery to explode, result-
ing in severe personal injury or death.
► Keep all arcs, sparks, flames, and lighted tobacco away from the bat-
tery.
► Do not jump-start a frozen battery.
► Do not short circuit battery posts. Do not touch the frame or the negative
terminal when working on the positive terminal.
► Wear safety glasses and gloves while using cables.
WARNING
Health hazard
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
► In the event of ingestion or contact with skin or eyes, wash skin or eyes
with water and seek medical attention immediately.
CAUTION
Personal injury hazard
Electrical arcing can cause severe personal injury.
► Do not allow positive and negative cable ends to touch.
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