Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
USING A BOOSTER BATTERY (JUMP STARTING)
ýWARNING
•Wear safety glasses or approved eye protection when servicing the vehicle. Wear a full face shield and rubber gloves when working on or near batteries.
•When jumping from a booster battery make final connection (negative) at engine frame.
•Do not jump start or charge a frozen or damaged battery. Unplug charger before connecting or disconnecting cables to the battery. Never lean over battery while boosting, testing, or charging.
If it is necessary to use a booster battery to start the engine, BE CAREFUL!
1.Turn the key switch to the OFF position. Place the Forward/Reverse handle in the NEUTRAL position, engage the park brake, and chock the wheels.
2.Ensure the booster battery is
NOTE: A starting battery is recommended but a deep cycle battery can be used if necessary.
3.Access the engine compartment by raising the cargo bed. See WARNING “For vehicles with cargo beds...” on page 8.
4.Locate the vehicle battery on the driver’s side of the vehicle under the cargo bed (Figure 41).
5.Connect the end of the first cable (1) to the positive (+) terminal of the booster battery. Connect the other end of the same cable (2) to the positive terminal of the vehicle battery. See DANGER “ Battery – Explo- sive gases! ...” on page 8.
6.Connect the end of the second cable (3) to the negative
7.Sit in the driver’s seat and start the engine.
8.After the engine has started, remove the frame ground
CAUT ION
•The alternator can be damaged if the following actions occur:
-Engine is operated with battery cables disconnected.
-Booster cables are connected wrong.
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Figure 41 Jump Starting
