Barko Hydraulics 495B SD - Page 61

Operation and Maintenance Manual
495B ML TM (S)
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Last Updated - 08/31/2016
USING AN EXTRA BATTERY TO START MACHINE
If necessary to use an extra battery and "jumper" cables to start engine, be careful. This is a two-person operation.
There must be one person in operator's seat and one person to connect and disconnect battery cables.
   Lead-acidbatteriesproduceammableandexplosivegases.Keeparcs,sparks,amesandlighted 
tobacco away from battery. An explosion may occur if these warnings are not followed.
1. Make sure ignition is in "OFF" position.
2. Be sure battery to be used is of same voltage as battery in machine.
3. Batteryterminalshaveidenticationmarks.Positiveterminalismarked(+)andnegativeterminalismarked(-).
When using an extra battery to "jump" start an engine, make connections in
order given in this manual.
Do not touch battery terminals with any metal or allow jumper cable ends to touch
each other. Sparks may occur, causing damage to battery and personal injury.
4. Be sure negative terminal (-) of battery is connected to engine with negative battery cable.
5. Connectendofrstjumpercabletopositiveterminal(+)ofextrabattery.Connectotherendofsamejumper
cabletopositiveterminal(+)ofmachinebattery.
6. Connect end of second jumper cable to negative terminal (-) of extra battery. Connect other end of second
jumper cable to a metal part of engine.
DO NOT connect last jumper cable end directly to negative terminal (-) of machine battery. This can cause spark
to destroy battery and cause personal injury should battery explode. Connect last jumper cable to a metal part of
engine.
Batteries contain acid which burns eyes and skin on contact. Wear goggles,
protective clothing and rubber gloves to keep acid off body. In case of battery
acid contact, wash immediately with water and seek immediate medical attention.
7. Check to be sure cables are away from fans and belts.
8. Start machine engine.
9. After engine starts, remove negative jumper cable connected to engine FIRST.
10. Nextremovejumpercablefrommachinebatterypositive(+)terminal.
11. Then remove jumper cables from extra battery.
Do not jump start or charge a frozen battery. Warm battery to 60 degrees F (16
degrees C) before connecting to a charger. Unplug charger before connecting
or disconnecting cables at battery. Battery gas can explode and cause serious injury.
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