214733 346 Revision A
Boosting a Battery
If boosting a battery is required, connect boost cables in the exact order described below.
WARNING
• Gas given off by batteries is explosive. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
• Make last connection and first disconnection at the point farthest away from the batteries.
• Wear protective eyewear when using a booster battery.
• Be sure everyone is clear of machine when starting engine. Start engine from operator’s station only.
Connecting booster cables
Figure 5.136: Attaching Booster Cables
1. To access the windrower batteries, remove the battery
cover. Refer to Opening Battery Cover, page 343.
2. Pull back the red rubber battery terminal cover and connect
one end of the positive (+) booster cable to positive (+)
post (A) on the dead battery.
3. Connect the other end of the positive (+) booster cable to
the positive (+) post (B) on the booster battery.
4. Connect one end of the negative (-) booster cable to
negative (-) post (C) on the booster battery.
5. Connect the other end of the negative (-) booster cable (D)
to a clean, unpainted, solid metal part on the engine of the
dead unit.
WARNING
To minimize the chance of an explosion, avoid connecting the
negative boosting cable to the negative post on the dead
battery.
6. Turn ignition switch in cab as with normal start-up.
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