Regular Maintenance

THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES

To

 

To

Starter

 

Starter

Switch

 

Switch

 

Jumper Cable

Starting

 

Discharged

Vehicle

 

Vehicle

Battery

 

Battery

 

Jumper Cable

To Ground

 

Engine

 

 

 

Reproductionwhile engine is running. Be sure terminal connections

 

 

Block

MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH

Figure 45. Jump Starting

 

for WARNING

WARNING

 

Any procedure other than the preceding could result in:

For yo r personal safety, use extreme care when jump

(1) personal injury caused by electrolyte squirting

starting. Never expose battery to open flame or electric

out the battery vents,

 

spark – battery action generates hydrogen gas which

(2) personal injury or property damage due to

is flammable and explosive. Do not allow battery acid

 

battery explosion,

Not

to contact skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.

 

 

Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which can

(3) damage to the charging system of the booster

cause serious personal injury or property damage.

vehicle or of the immobilized vehicle.

When removing or installing battery cables, disconnect

Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a froz n

the negative cable FIRST and reconnect it LAST. If not

battery because the battery may rupture or xplode. If

done in this order, the positive terminal can be shorted

a frozen battery is suspected, examine all fill vents on

to the frame by a tool.

the battery. If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid

To avoid engine damage, do not disconnect battery

cannot be seen, do not attempt to start with jumper

 

cables as long as the battery remains frozen.

are tight before starting.

 

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