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Starting the engine
Starting using auxiliary batteries
WARNING! Batteries produce oxyhydrogen. This gas is easily
ignited and highly volatile. A short-circuit, naked flame or spark
can cause a large explosion. Ensure that the ventilation is good.
Never mix up battery positive and negative terminals. This may
cause sparks and an explosion.
C B
1. Check the auxiliary batteries have the same rated voltage as the
engine’s system voltage.
2. First connect the red jump lead to the discharged battery’s + terminal (A) and then to the auxiliary battery’s + terminal (B).
A
D
3. First connect the black jump lead to the auxiliary battery’s - terminal (C) and then to a site (D) where there is good contact with the
cylinder block as far away from the discharged battery as possible.
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4. Start the engine and run it at a fast idle for approximately ten minutes to charge the battery.
WARNING! Approaching or working on a running engine is dangerous. Watch out for rotating components and hot surfaces.
Do not touch the connections while trying to start the engine: This
may cause sparks. Do not lean over the batteries.
5. Stop the engine. Remove the jump leads in exactly the opposite
order to which you put them on.
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