BATTERY PRECAUTIONS SAFETY When working on the electrical system, disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first then the positive (+) battery cable last. On completion of work, reconnect the positive (+) cable first then the negative (-) cable last. When using jumper cables to start the machine as shown below, hook the positive (+) jumper up first, then the negative (-) jumper last to a remote location on the chassis. STARTING THE MACHINE Never try to start the machine by tampering or shorting the starter terminals. Accidental movements of the machine could cause injury or even death. Always start the machine seated in the operators cab using the ignition switch.
See “ELECTRICAL SYSTEM” on page 3-5 Never use a welder or a machine with a higher voltage system to jump start the machine. Using a higher voltage to jump-start a machine may damage the machines electrical system or cause an unexpected explosion or fire. Always jump-start a machine with equal voltages WA480-5L 1-19