GENERAL INFORMATION
Using A Booster Battery (Jump Starting)
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LIFTING THE ENTIRE VEHICLE
WARNING
• To place vehicle on four jack stands, lift only one end of the vehicle at a time. Use a suitable lifting
device (chain hoist or hydraulic floor jack) with 1000 lb. (454 kg) minimum lifting capacity. Do not
use the lifting device to hold vehicle in the raised position. Use approved jack stands of proper
weight capacity to support the vehicle.
1.
Place vehicle on a level surface.
2.
Disconnect battery.
See Side-Post Battery: Disconnecting the Battery – Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles on page
1-3.
See Top-Post Battery: Disconnecting the Battery- Gasoline/Diesel Vehicles on page 1-4.
3.
Chock the front or rear wheels and loosen the lug nuts.
4.
If removing wheels, loosen the lug nuts.
5.
Release the park brake and lift the front of the vehicle with a chain hoist or floor jack.
See preceding WARNING.
6.
Place jack stands under the outer front frame and lower onto stands
7.
Position jack under rear differential and lift rear of vehicle. Ensure the vehicle is not pulled off the front jack
stands while lifting the rear.
See following WARNING.
WARNING
• To prevent possible injury from pulling the vehicle off the front jack stands while lifting the rear,
perform the following:
– Position floor jack wheels in the direction the jack will roll as the rear of the vehicle rises.
– Ensure the wheels of the jack are able to roll freely without obstruction.
8.
Once vehicle is level, place jack stands under the rear axle tubes and lower onto stands.
USING A BOOSTER BATTERY (JUMP STARTING)
WARNING
• 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 12-volt.
See following NOTE.
NOTE:
A starting battery is recommended but a deep cycle battery can be used if necessary.
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