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12.4.6 Start up with auxiliary batteries
CAUTION
Start-up with auxiliary batteries is an operation that requires two properly trained and qualified operators.
WARNING
Start-up with auxiliary batteries is an operation that requires two properly trained and
qualified operators.
An error in executing the operations can cause serious damage to the vehicle, to property and people.
– Whenstartingtheengineusinganothervehicle,connecttheaccumulatorsinparallel.Whenconnecting
thecables,avoidcontactbetweenthepositivecable"+"andthenegativecable"".
– Wearthenecessarypersonalprotectiveequipmentbeforestartingtheoperation.
– Takecaretoavoidcontactbetweenthevehicletobestartedandthevehiclethatmustsupplypowerto
preventsparksandexplosionsofhydrogenproduced bytheaccumulators.Theaccumulatorexplosion
causesseriousdamageandinjury.
– Makesurenottoexchangetheignitionwiresandfirstconnecttheearthwire()andthenthepositive
wire(+).
– Be very careful when removing the ignition cables; to ensure that the cables disconnected from the
accumulatordonottouchotherpartsofthevehicletoavoidexplosionscausedbyhydrogen.
– Cablesandclamps must beproportionaltothecurrent load tobetransferred.The accumulator tobe
used for the startup must have a capacity greater than or at least equal to that of the standard
accumulatorinstalled.
– Check the cables and clamps for corrosion or damage. Make sure the clamps are tightly gripping the
terminals.
– Beverycarefulduringthedifferentoperations:directorindirectcontactwithlivepartscanresultininjury
andsometimesevenindeath.
– When starting the engine, the operator must be in the driver's seat so as to keep the vehicle under
control.
– Alltheseoperationsmustbecarriedoutbyskilledandtrainedpersonnel.
12.4.6.1 Cable connection and engine start-up
1. Makesuretheignitionkeyisinposition"O".
2. Connect the positive terminals"+" of the two batteries to
eachother.
3. Connect the cable from the negative terminal "" of the
chargedbatterytotheearthblockofthevehicletostartup.
4. Ifachargedbatteryinstalledonaproperlyrunningvehicleis
used,starttheengineofthelatterandrunitathighrpm.
5. Starttheengineofthefailedvehicle.
NOTICE!In case the battery is not easily accessible, it is
possible to connect the cables through the battery cut‐
off switch of the vehicle.
1. Thenconnectthepositiveterminal"+"oftheauxiliarybattery
toaconnectorofthebatterycutoffswitch.
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