Operation
1.
To prevent shorting of the electrical system, remove
metal rings or watches and do not allow metal tools to
contact the positive terminal of battery or jumper cables.
2.
Place transmission in Neutral and set parking brake in
both the discharged and booster vehicle.
3.
Shut all electrical loads in both vehicles.
4.
Eye protection should be worn if available.
If not
available, shield eyes when near either vehicle's
batteries.
5.
DO NOT permit vehicles to touch each other when jump
starting.
6.
Connect one end of the first jumper cable to positive
(+) terminal of the dead battery or (+) terminal of dead
battery jump start stud, and then connect the other end
of the jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the
booster battery.
7.
Connect one end of the second jumper cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the booster battery and the other
end to chassis frame of the vehicle with the discharged
battery. Do not attach the other end to the negative
(-) battery terminal of the discharged battery, because
a spark could occur and cause explosion of gases
normally present around the battery.
8.
With the engine running on the booster vehicle, allow the
discharged batteries to charge for at least 5 minutes.
9.
Attempt to start the discharged vehicle.
10. Reverse above procedure when removing the jumper
cables.
Cold Weather
General Information
WARNING
To prevent property damage, personal injury, and
/ or death, do not use volatile starting aids such
as ether, propane, or gasoline in the engine air
intake system. Glow plugs and / or grid heater
will ignite vapors, which are an explosion hazard.
Cold Weather Starting
There are two optional features available on the International
®
ProStar
®
+ Series truck for frequently operating the vehicle in cold
climates.
Ether Injection System:
This temperature controlled system is
automatically activated at air temperatures below 32°F (0° C)and
injects a safe, metered amount of ether prior to engine cranking.
The ether injection system is mounted to the left frame rail under
the hood.
Engine Block Heater:
For cold climates an optional engine
block heater is available. The block heater utilizes an external
power source to keep the engine coolant warm and a 120-volt
socket for connecting to the external power source. The 120-volt
socket is mounted below the driver-side door.
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