30SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL 11/25/13 Page 19 of 24
JUMP STARTING ENGINE WITH ELECTRIC STARTER
Shield entire face, especially your eyes, and wear rubber gloves to avoid acid burns whenever doing
anything with the battery. Battery caps must be tightly in place if the battery has removable caps.
WARNING
: The battery contains sulfuric acid that can cause blindness and severe burns. Avoid
contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. If acid contacts eyes, call 911 immediately and flush eyes with
water for 15 minutes or until emergency medical help arrives. If acid contacts skin, flush area with plenty
of water. If acid is ingested, drink large quantities of water or milk then follow with milk of magnesia,
beaten egg, or vegetable oil, and get medical attention immediately.
Avoid contact with battery components. Wear rubber gloves and wash hands after handling any battery
components.
WARNING
: Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Acid can cause blindness and severe burns
if leaked from the battery.
Do not jump start the battery near flames or sparks, or while smoking.
WARNING
: Battery fumes are flammable and explosive. Avoid explosion hazard that could blind
and burn. Tools and jumper cable clamps can make sparks, so use them with care. Shield eyes and
face, and wear rubber gloves.
Do not jump-start or charge a battery that is frozen or low on electrolyte.
IMPORTANT: Use only a 12-volt system for jump-starting. Never allow the vehicle used to jump-start to
contact the disabled machine. If the vehicles contact, a spark may occur when the positive jumper cable is
connected or disconnected. If equipped with battery caps, they must be in place and tight to reduce risk of
battery explosion.
JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE:
1. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
2. Connect jumper cables in the following order:
a)
Clamp one RED cable end to the discharged battery POSITIVE (+) terminal.
b)
Clamp the other end of the RED cable to the booster battery POSITIVE (+) terminal.
c)
Clamp one BLACK cable end to the booster battery NEGATIVE (-) terminal.
d)
Clamp the other end of the BLACK cable to the frame of machine with the discharged battery,
away from battery.
3. Start the engine.
4. Disconnect the cables in reverse order of connection and cover each jumper cable terminal. To avoid
sparks near the battery, never disconnect the red jumper cable without first disconnecting the black jumper
cable.
