Not for
Reproduction
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Maintenance
A
C
B
D
D
A
E
F
This hook-up is for negative grounded vehicles.
Callout Description
ATo Starter Switch
BStarting Vehicle Battery
CTo Ground
DJumper Cable
EDischarged Vehicle Battery
FEngine Block
Make sure vehicles do not touch.
Figure 47. Jump Starting
speed. Remove the cable connection at the engine
or frame. Then remove the other end of the same
cable from the booster battery.
11. Remove the other cable by disconnecting at the
discharged battery first and then disconnect the
opposite end from the booster battery.
12. Discard the damp cloths that were placed over the
battery vent caps.
WARNING
For your personal safety, use extreme care
when jump starting. Never expose battery to
open flame or electric spark – battery action
generates hydrogen gas which is flammable
and explosive. Do not allow battery acid
to contact skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted
surfaces. Batteries contain a sulfuric acid
solution which can cause serious personal
injury or property damage.
When removing or installing battery cables,
disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order,
the positive terminal can be shorted to the
frame by a tool.
To avoid engine damage, do not disconnect
battery while engine is running. Be sure
terminal connections are tight before starting.
WARNING
Any procedure other than the preceding could
result in:
(1) personal injury caused by electrolyte
squirting out the battery vents,
(2) personal injury or property damage due
to battery explosion,
(3) damage to the charging system of the
booster vehicle or of the immobilized
vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle
having a frozen battery because the battery
may rupture or explode. If a frozen battery
is suspected, examine all fill vents on the
battery. If ice can be seen or if the electrolyte
fluid cannot be seen, do not attempt to start
with jumper cables as long as the battery
remains frozen.