17 OPERATING THE ENGINE JUMP STARTING A Use only same voltage for jump starting. A Use of a higher voltage source on tractor's electrical system could result in severe damage to tractor's electrical system. Use only matching voltage source when "Jump starting" a low or dead battery condition. A Do not operate the tractor with the battery cable disconnected from the battery. A Do not operate the tractor without the battery mounted. A Do not operate the tractor with the battery dead. Charge the battery fully enough before operating the tractor. Otherwise the tractor might malfunction. To avoid personal injury or death: A Battery gases can explode.
Keep cigarettes, sparks, and flames away from battery. A If tractor battery is frozen, do not jump start engine. A Do not connect the other end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal of the tractor battery. When jump starting the engine, follow the instructions below to safely start the engine. 1. Bring the helper vehicle with a battery of the same voltage as disabled tractor within easy cable reach. "THE VEHICLES MUST NOT TOUCH". 2. Engage the parking brakes of both vehicles and put the shift levers in neutral. Shut both engines off. 3. Wear eye protection and rubber gloves. 4.
Attach the red clamp to the positive (red, (+) or pos.) terminal of the dead battery and clamp the other end of the same cable to the positive (red, (+) or pos.) terminal of the helper battery. 5. Clamp the other cable to the negative (black, (-) or neg.) terminal of the helper battery. 6. Clamp the other end to the engine block or frame of the disabled tractor as far from the dead battery as possible. 7. Start the helper vehicle and let its engine run for a few moments. Start the disabled tractor. 8. Disconnect the jumper cables in the exact reverse order of attachment.
(Steps 6, 5 and 4) (1) Dead battery (2) Jumper cables (3) Helper battery A This machine has a 12 volt negative (-) ground starting system.