Actron service manual Safety Guidelines, Using Starter Switch

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HEAVY DUTY STARTER SWITCH

HEAVY DUTY STARTER SWITCH

(WITH HOT CIRCUIT INDICATOR LIGHT)

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Always wear eye protection.

Always operate vehicle in a ventilated area.

Always keep people, tools, and test equipment away from moving and hot engine parts.

Always make sure vehicle is in Park (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission) and parking brake is set.

Always block drive wheels on vehicle.

Always keep a fire extinguisher for gasoline/electrical/chemical fires near by.

Always turn ignition key OFF when connecting or disconnecting electrical components, unless otherwise instructed.

Always keep away from vehicle fans.

Always follow vehicle manufacturer’s warnings, cautions, and service procedures.

Never lay tools on vehicle battery.

Never smoke or have open flames near vehicle.

Never leave vehicle unattended while running tests.

USING STARTER SWITCH

The Heavy Duty Starter Switch With Hot Circuit Indicator Light is used to remotely operate starter on vehicles equipped with a starter solenoid. The Starter Switch has an added feature of a red light that glows when the starter switch is connected to a hot circuit and goes out when the button is pressed. This is a helpful indicator that tells when the Starter Switch is ready to use.

1.Place vehicle in Park (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission), set parking brake and block drive wheels.

!CAUTION

To avoid damage to ignition system circuits or other circuits related to or connected to ignition wiring, follow all vehicle service manual instructions for disabling ignition system.

2.Follow vehicle service manual to disable ignition system.

!CAUTION

Use EXTREME CAUTION when connecting starter switch. Battery voltage is present at solenoid or relay and damage or injury can occur from shorting the leads.

!CAUTION

Follow all vehicle service manual instructions on how and where to connect Remote Starter Switch. ONLY connect Starter Switch to starter relay or solenoid. If switch is connected improperly, wires may become warm. If wires become warm, do not continue to push start button, as damage to Starter Switch may occur.

3.Connect Starter Switch as stated in vehicle service manual.

4.Turn vehicle ignition switch to the ON position.

!WARNING

MAKE SURE HANDS AND STARTER SWITCH WIRES ARE AWAY FROM ALL BELTS AND FANS.

5.Press START button on Starter Switch to crank engine.

IMPORTANT

After disconnecting Starter Switch, reconnect all leads and connectors that were disconnected to disable the ignition system.

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Actron service manual Safety Guidelines, Using Starter Switch