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Section 6: Maintenance
4400EX Heavy Duty Off Road Utility Vehicle 720-051M
Table of Contents
2.
Disconnect the black jumper cable from the metal
surface on the vehicle that had the dead battery.
3.
Disconnect the other end of the black jumper cable
from the negative post on the booster battery.
4.
Disconnect the red jumper cable from the positive (+)
post on the booster battery.
5.
Disconnect the other end of the red jumper cable from
the positive (+) post on the dead battery.
6.
Drive the vehicle that had the dead battery for a while
to recharge the battery or recharge the battery with a
battery charger. Follow all battery charger instructions
when recharging a battery with a battery charger.
Fuel System
!
DANGER
• Observe usual fuel handling precautions.
• Do not smoke while handling fuel.
• Keep fuel away from an open flame or spark.
• Refuel outdoors preferably, or in a well ventilated area.
• Allow engine to cool before servicing the fuel system.
• Do not fill tank with engine running or while engine is hot.
Allow the engine to cool before filling. Spilling fuel over the
engine, muffler, or a hot object may result in a fire or
explosion.
• Clean up any gasoline spills immediately.
• Store the vehicle away from open flame or spark if there is
fuel in the tank.
• Use extra caution when handling gasoline and other fuels.
They are flammable and vapors are explosive. A fire or
explosion from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
• Never attempt to start engine when there is a strong odor of
gasoline fumes present. Locate and correct cause.
• Store gasoline in an approved container and keep it out of
children’s reach.
• Never buy more than a 30 day supply of gasoline.
• Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle, on a truck,
or on a trailer. Interior carpets and plastic truck bed liners
insulate the container and slow loss of static charge.
• When practical, remove equipment from the truck or trailer
and refuel the equipment with its wheels on the ground. If
this is not possible, then refuel the equipment on the truck or
trailer using a portable container and not a gasoline
dispenser nozzle. If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be
used, keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank
or container opening at all times until fueling is complete.
• Gasoline is a poison harmful or fatal if swallowed.
• Long-term exposure to vapors can cause serious injury and
illness.
• Avoid prolonged breathing of vapors.
• Keep face away from nozzle and gas tank opening.
• Keep gas away from eyes and skin.
Figure 6-3
Connecting Jumper Cables
Refer to Figure 6-3
1.
Inspect battery terminals for corrosion. Remove
excess corrosion before connecting jumper cables.
2.
Connect one end of the red jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the dead battery.
3.
Connect the other end of the red jumper cable to the
positive (+) terminal on the booster battery.
4.
Connect one end of the black jumper cable to the
negative (-) terminal on the booster battery.
!
WARNING
Make connection in step 5 below to a metal surface away from
the battery. Never connect to the negative (-) post of the dead
battery or to a metal surface near the battery. Sparking near the
battery can result in a battery gas explosion and personal
injury.
5.
Connect the other end of the black jumper cable to a
metal surface on the vehicle that has the dead battery.
Inspect jumper cables to make certain they are not in
the way of moving or rotating components. Reposition
any cables that will be in the way.
!
DANGER
Make certain everyone is clear of all moving and rotating
components before starting either vehicle.
6.
Start the live vehicle and run it at a moderate speed for
a few minutes to charge the dead battery.
7.
After waiting a few minutes, start the dead vehicle. It
should start within several tries. If the vehicle does not
start, then the problem might be something other than
the battery.
Disconnecting Jumper Cables
Refer to Figure 6-3
1.
Let both vehicles run for several minutes to charge up
the dead battery before removing the jumper cables.
12 volt
Booster
Battery
Dead
Battery
Black Jumper Cable
Red Jumper Cable
Metal Surface
