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6.
Connect the red positive (+) jumper cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal on the unit’s battery. Do not let the
other end of the jumper cable touch anything that conducts
electricity.
7.
Connect the other end of the red positive (+) jumper cable
to the positive (+) battery terminal on the good battery.
8.
Connect the black negative (–) jumper cable to the
negative (–) battery terminal on the good battery. Do not
let the other end of the jumper cable touch anything that
conducts electricity.
9.
Connect the black negative (–) jumper cable to the lower
starter mounting bolt on the unit’s engine.
10. If you are using a vehicle to jump start the unit, start the
vehicle and let it run for a few minutes. This will help
charge the discharged battery.
11. Turn the unit on and let it start automatically or start it
manually. If the unit will not crank or start, contact a
qualified technician.
NOTE: Some units with microprocessors will show an
alarm code and will not try to start until the battery
voltage is above 10 volts.
12. After the unit starts, remove the jumper cables in reverse
order: black negative (–) from the unit starter mounting
bolt, black negative (–) from the good battery, red positive
(+) from the good battery, and red positive (+) from the
unit battery (that was discharged).
CAUTION: Allowing the positive (+) jumper cable
to short can produce dangerous sparks.
CAUTION: Be careful around fans and belts.
Keep your hands away from moving parts when an
engine is running.
