60 | Section 2 Driving & Safety -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Monarch SE 2004
Jump Starting:
• When using an external electrical source to connect to the chassis battery,
turn the main battery disconnect switches OFF prior to hooking up
the jumper cables.
• Hook up the cables then wait several minutes to allow a surface
charge to build in the chassis battery before attempting to start the
engine.
• Turn ON the battery disconnect switches and attempt to start the
engine. DO NOT crank the engine more than a few seconds.
• After the engine has started disconnect the cables. Disconnect the
negative (-) cables before disconnecting the positive (+) cables to
prevent arcing.
• If the engine does not crank, or cranks slowly, DO NOT CONTINUE.
Obtain assistance from a qualified technician. Extensive damage, fire
or injury can occur.
CAUTION: If the motorhome requires jump-starting, it is
recommended to call roadside assistance. Do not attempt to jump-start
the motorhome using a passenger vehicle. The charging system on a
passenger vehicle cannot supply the amperage necessary to jump-start
the motorhome, and can damage voltage sensitive equipment on the
passenger vehicle.
WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to
flames, sparks or other sources of ignition. An explosion can result in
injury or vehicle damage. Batteries contain sulfuric acid, which burns
skin, eyes and clothing. Do not connect the end of the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an
explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Connect only to the
chassis, away from the battery.
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