OPERATION
JUMPER
CABLE
STARTING
17VX3
Battery gives
off
flammable fumes that can
explode.
When starting from another machine,
make
sure
the machines do not touch.
This will prevent
damage
to engine bearings and
electrical circuits.
Always connect the battery POSITIVE (+) to
battery POSITIVE (+) and the battery
NEGATIVE
(-) to battery
NEGATIVE
(-).
Jump
only with a battery source and with the
same
voltage as the stalled machine. This
machine has a
12
volt starting system. Use only
equal voltage for lump starting. Use higher
voltage will
damage
the electrical system.
Be sure the start switch is
in
the
OFF
position
BEFORE
attaching the
jumper
cables to the
machine to be started.
Use
of
Jumper
Cables
1.
Move boost start machine
near
enough to
stalled machine for the
jumper
cables to reach.
But, do not allow machines to touch.
2.
Lower the bucket to the ground.
Move all controls to HOLD. Stop the engine on
boost machine.
3.
On stalled machine, turn the start switch key to
OFF. Turn
of
all accessories.
4.
Connect POSITIVE (+)
jumper
cable (red) and
POSITIVE (+) cable terminal
of
discharged
battery.
Do not allow positive (+) cable clamp to touch
any metal other than battery terminals.
5.
Connect POSITIVE (+)
jumper
cable (red) and
POSITIVE (+) cable terminal
of
boost battery.
6.
Connect one end
of
NEGATIVE
(-)
jumper
cable (black) to the
NEGATIVE
(-) boost battery terminal.
7.
Make final connection
of
NEGATIVE
(-) cable to
frame
of
the stalled machine (not
NEGATIVE
(-)
post)
away
from battery
or
fuel line.
8.
Start the engine on the boost machine.
9.
Wait
a minimum
of
two minutes for the batteries
in
the stalled machine to partially charge.
10.
Attempt
to start the stalled engine.
Refer to section on Engine Starting.
11. Immediately after starting the engine,
disconnect the
jumper
cables
in
reverse order.
12. Conclude failure analysis on starting/charging
system
of
stalled machine as required
now
that
engine is running and charging system is
in
operation.
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