5-8 DK451/501/551
4. Attach the red clamp to the positive
terminal of the dead battery and at-
tach the other end to the positive ter
minal of the helper battery.
5. Clamp the black cable to the engine
hook and attach the other end to the
negative cable of the helper battery.
6. If the helper battery is in another
vehicle, do not allow the tractor and
the other vehicle to touch.start the
vehicle’s engine after connecting the
cables and let it run for a few
moments.Turn off all accessories on
both vehicles. Then start the disabled
tractor.
7. Disconnect the battery cables in the
exact opposite order as they were
attached.
WARNING
This tractor has a 12 volt nega-
tive ground starting system.
Use only the same voltage for
jump starting the tractor.
Keep all flames, sparks, and ciga-
rettes away from the battery.
If the tractors battery is frozen,
do not jump start the engine.
The use of a higher voltage sys-
tem for jump starting can cause
severe damage to the tractors
electrical system.
Use only a matching voltage
source when “Jump Starting” a
dead battery.
Do not allow battery fluid to con-
tact your skin, eyes, fabric, or
painted surfaces.
After touching a battery, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thor-
oughly wash your hands.
If the acid contacts your body or
clothing, immediately flush with
water for at least 15 minutes and
you may see a physician, if
necessary.
A12O507A
(1) Dead Battery
(2) Lay a Damp Rag Over the Vent Caps
(3) Jumper Cables (4) Helper Battery
When jump starting the engine, follow the
instructions below to safely start the
engine.
1. Use a battery of the same voltage as
the disabled tractor to jump start the
tractor. Locate the good battery in a
safe place where the jumper cables
will reach.
2. Set the parking brake and turn the key
switch to off.
3. Put on safety goggles and rubber
gloves.
JUMP STARTING
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