Operation
Engine—Jump-starting 7.17
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7.17 Engine—Jump-starting
WARNING
Personal injury hazard
Jump-starting a battery incorrectly can cause the battery to explode, result-
ing in severe personal injury or death.
► Keep all arcs, sparks, flames, and lighted tobacco away from the bat-
tery.
► Do not jump-start a frozen battery.
► Do not short circuit battery posts. Do not touch the frame or the negative
terminal when working on the positive terminal.
► Wear safety glasses and gloves while using cables.
WARNING
Health hazard
Battery fluid is poisonous and corrosive.
► In the event of ingestion or contact with skin or eyes, seek medical at-
tention immediately.
CAUTION
Personal injury hazard
Electrical arcing can cause severe personal injury.
► Do not allow positive and negative cable ends to touch.
NOTICE
Observe the following precautions to prevent serious damage to the electri-
cal system.
► Jump-starting a shorted or defective battery will cause the voltage regu-
lator to supply higher than normal voltage. This can severely damage
the digital electronics that control machine operation. If there is any
doubt as to the battery’s condition, a replacement battery should be
used or an attempt should be made to charge the battery before starting
the machine.
► Do not connect the negative clamp to a carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet
metal body parts.
► Do not attempt to operate the machine without a battery.
► Dispose of waste batteries in accordance with local environmental regu-
lations.
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