PRECAUTIONS FOR EMERGENCY RECOVERY When connecting jump leads, always connect the positive (+) lead first and then the negative or earth (–) lead. Once the engine has started, disconnect the negative (–) lead first and then the positive (+) lead. S00017 Only connect batteries in parallel: positive to positive and negative to negative. When connecting the negative (earth) lead to the frame of the machine to be started, make the connection as far as possible from the bat- tery. (See section 23.2 «IF THE BATTERY IS FLAT».) 6. PRECAUTIONS FOR EMERGENCY RECOVERY The emergency recovery hook (1) is only to be used for emergency recovery of the machine and is not intended as a towing hook.
Remember that improperly executed manoeuvres can lead to serious damage, injury, and death. Place all the controls in neutral before moving the machine. Only use cables which are strong enough for the purpose. Do not use cables which show signs of wear or have broken strands. Make sure that no-one approaches either the machine or the cable during the recovery operation. Do not stand astride the cable. Move the machine just far enough to carry out essential repairs, and no further. Maximum pulling force at emergency recovery hook: 6550 Kg. F00246 1 20