GENERAL SAFETY
JUMP STARTING
Location: The battery is located under the fuel tank / battery
box
cover (A).
JUMP
STARTING
Jump starting at the battery
or
battery replacement is required
when the battery is discharged to the point where the battery
will not crank the starter.
& WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals known to the
State
of
California
to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the
State
of
California to cause cancer.
Wash
hands
after
handling.
& WARNING
Never
jump start the machine directly to the starter
or
the starter
solenoid. Serious injury or death could result from the machine
moving forward or backward.
& WARNING
To avoid personal injury when jump starting with another
machine,
be
certain that the machines are not touching. Never
jump
start a frozen battery as it will explode. Keep sparks and
flames away from the battery. Lead acid batteries generate
explosive gases when charging. Wear safety glasses when
working near batteries.
The booster battery must be a
12
volt type. The machine used
for jump starting must have a negative ground electrical system.
To jump start the machine, proceed as follows:
1.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive
(+) post
of
the discharged battery.
2.
Connect the other end
of
the same
jumper
cable to the
positive (+) post
of
the booster battery.
3.
Connect one end
of
the second
jumper
cable to the
negative (-) post
of
the booster battery.
4.
Make the [mal cable connection to the engine block or
the furthest ground point away from the battery.
5.
Start the engine.
6.
Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order
of
their
connection (i.e. negative cable ground connection first, etc.)
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