7.3 - STARTING THE ENGINE USING AN AUXILIARY BATTERY
If the engine has to be started using an external battery, proceed as follows:
1. Open the cover of the junction box (A) located close to the diesel pre-filter.
2. Connect one terminal of the red cable to the screw of the node and the other to the positive
terminal (+) of the auxiliary battery.
3. Connect one terminal of the black cable to the earth by connecting it to the engine and connect
the other to the negative terminal (-) of the auxiliary battery.
4. The engine can now be started using the ignition key.
5. Bring the speed of the diesel engine to 1000 rpm and wait for a few minutes before disconnecting
the auxiliary battery.
DO NOT USE STARTING SYSTEMS SUCH AS ELECTRIC BATTERY CHARGERS OR
BOOSTERS WHICH COULD DAMAGE THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNITS.
• Never check the battery charge by connecting the two poles with a metal object.
Use a voltmeter.
• The battery earth connector (-) must always be the first to be disconnected and
the last to be re-connected.
• The sulphuric acid in the battery electrolyte is poisonous. It can burn skin,
pass through tissue and cause blindness if it enters the eyes.
• It should be noted that its compounds cause cancer and other harm to the
reproductive organs. These substances are present in the battery poles,
terminals and relative accessories. Wash your hands after touching them.
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