Freightliner — Freightliner Cargo Truck Manual (EN)

In an Emergency two minutes between starting attempts to allow the starter to cool. A C B D 6. When the engine starts, let it idle a few minutes. + + WARNING E + G + E Do the next step exactly as instructed and do not allow the clamps of one cable to touch the clamps of the other cable. Otherwise, a spark could occur near a battery, possibly resulting in severe personal injury from explosion and acid burns. F 2 1 A f540303a 10/18/94 A. To Ground B. 3rd C. To Frame (ground) D. 4th E. To Starter F. 2nd G. 1st 7. Disconnect the grounded cable from the frame or other nonbattery location. Then, disconnect the other end of the cable. 1. Booster Battery 2. Discharged Battery 8.

Disconnect the remaining cable from the newly charged battery, or jump-start post if equipped, first. Then, disconnect the other end. Fig. 10.2, Jumper Connections vehicle needing the start. The vehicle frame is usu- ally a good ground. Do not connect the cable to or near the discharged batteries. Fire in the Cab WARNING 4. Start the engine of the vehicle with the booster bat- teries, and let the engine run a few minutes to charge the batteries of the other vehicle. Urethane foam is flammable! Do not allow any flames, sparks, or other heat sources such as ciga- rettes or light bulbs to contact urethane foam.

Ure- thane foam in contact with such heat sources could cause a serious, rapid fire, which could result in 5. Attempt to start the engine of the vehicle with the batteries receiving the charge. Do not operate the starter longer than 30 seconds, and wait at least 10.4