Connecting a Booster Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery and keep sparks and
flames away from battery.
Note:
This procedure requires 2 people to perform. Ensure
that the person making the connections wears the proper face
protection and protective gloves and clothing.
1.
Ensure that all controls are in the Neutral position and
that the parking brake is in the On position.
2.
Sit in the operator seat and have the other person make
the connections.
Note:
Ensure that the jumper battery is a 12-volt
battery.
Important:
If you are using another machine
for power, ensure that the 2 machines are not
touching each other.
3.
Prepare to start the engine; refer to steps 1 through 6
of Starting the Engine (page 25).
4.
Remove the cover from the jump post (Figure 58).
Figure 58
1.
Jumper-cable clamp
(positive)
4.
Jumper-cable clamp
(negative)
2.
Jump post
5.
Cover
3.
Ground point (alternator
nut)
5.
Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the jump post
(Figure 58).
6.
Connect the negative (-) jumper cable to a ground
point, such as the nut at the pivot point for the
alternator (Figure 58).
7.
Start the engine; refer to steps 7 through 10 in Starting
the Engine (page 25).
Note:
If the engine starts and then stops,
do not
operate the starter motor until the starter motor stops
turning.
Do not
operate the starter motor for more
than 30 seconds at one time. Wait 30 seconds before
operating the starter motor to cool the motor and to
build up the charge in the battery.
8.
When the engine starts, have the other person
disconnect the negative (-) jumper cable from the frame
and then disconnect the positive (+) jumper cable.
Charging the Battery
WARNING
Charging the battery produces gasses that can
explode.
Never smoke near the battery, and keep sparks and
flames away from the battery.
Important:
Always keep the battery fully charged. This
is especially important to prevent battery damage when
the temperature is below 32°F (0°C).
1.
Clean the exterior of the battery case and the battery
posts.
Note:
Connect the leads of the battery charger to
battery posts before connecting the charger to the
electrical source.
2.
Connect the positive lead of the battery charger to the
positive-battery post (Figure 59).
1
2
3
4
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Figure 59
1.
Positive-battery post
3.
Red (+) charger lead
2.
Negative-battery post
4.
Black (-) charger lead
3.
Connect the negative lead of the battery charger to the
negative-battery post (Figure 59).
4.
Connect the battery charger to the electrical source.
Important:
Do not overcharge the battery.
Note:
Charge the battery as shown in the following
table:
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