D 41 8
External starting (starting aid)
A
The engine can be started with the help of an external power source if the batteries
are empty and the starter no longer turns.
Suitable power sources are:
- Other vehicles with a 24V system
- Additional 24V battery
- Start device that is suitable for external starting (24 V/90 A).
m
Standard chargers or quick chargers cannot be used for external starting.
To externally start the engine:
- Switch on the ignition (11), set the drive lever (13) to the centre position and the
travel drive preselector (15) to minimum.
m
The starting aid cable must be connect-
ed to 24 V.
- First connect the positive terminal (1)
of the starting aid battery to the posi-
tive terminal (2) of the vehicle battery.
- Then connect the negative termi-
nal (3) of the starting aid battery to the
ground of the discharged vehicle, e.g.
to the engine block or to a bolt (4) on
the vehicle frame.
f
Do not connect the starting aid cable to
the negative terminal of the discharged
battery! Danger of explosion!
m
Lay the starting aid cable so that it can
be disconnected once the engine is running.
A
It is impossible to start the vehicle if an emergency stop button (10) / (100, 108)
is pressed. (Error shown on the display)