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Starting using auxiliary batteries
WARNING! Batteries produce oxyhydrogen. This gas is easily
ignited and highly volatile. A short-circuit, naked flame or spark
can cause a large explosion. Ensure that the ventilation is good.
Never mix up battery positive and negative terminals. This may
cause sparks and an explosion.
1. Check the auxiliary batteries have the same rated voltage as the
engine’s system voltage.
2. First connect the red jump lead to the discharged battery’s + termi-
nal (A) and then to the auxiliary battery’s + terminal (B).
3. First connect the black jump lead to the auxiliary battery’s - termi-
nal (C) and then to a site (D) where there is good contact with the
cylinder block as far away from the discharged battery as possible.
4. Start the engine and run it at a fast idle for approximately ten min-
utes to charge the battery.
WARNING! Approaching or working on a running engine is danger-
ous. Watch out for rotating components and hot surfaces.
Do not touch the connections while trying to start the engine: This
may cause sparks. Do not lean over the batteries.
5. Stop the engine. Remove the jump leads in exactly the opposite
order to which you put them on.
C
B
A
D
Starting the engine
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