E265C-E305C
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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STARTING THE ENGINE WITH BOOSTER
BATTERIES
- The operator should be sitting in the driver’s
seat to keep the machine under control when
the engine starts. Starting the engine with
booster batteries is a two man operation.
- Do not use batteries that have been stored in
the cold for a long time.
- Mistakes in following procedures detailed for
starting the engine with slave batteries may
cause the batteries to explode or machine to
move unexpectedly
PREVENT BATTERY EXPLOSIONS
Battery gas can explode.
- Keep sparks, lighted matches, and flames away
from the top of battery.
- Never check battery charge by placing a metal
object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or
hydrometer.
- Do not charge a frozen battery; it may explode.
Warm battery to
16 °C
.
- Battery electrolyte is poisonous. If the battery
should explode, battery electrolyte may be
splashed into eyes, possibly resulting in blind-
ness. Be sure to wear eye protection.