OPERATION TROUBLES AND ACTIONS Starting Engine with Booster Cables 3 When starting the engine with a booster cable, do as follows: Connecting and Disconnecting Booster Cables q When connecting the cables, never contact the posi- tive (+) and negative (-) terminals. q When starting the engine with a booster cable, always wear safety glasses. q Be careful not to let the normal machine and problem machine contact each other. This prevents sparks from generating near the battery which could ignite the hydrogen gas given off by the battery. If hydrogen gas explodes, it could cause serious injury. q Be careful not to make a mistake when connecting a booster cable.
In the last connection (to the upper structure frame), a spark will be caused, so connect the cable to a spot as far away from the battery as pos- sible. (Avoid the work equipment, however, because it is not a good conductor) q When removing the booster cable, exercise good care so that the booster cable clips may not contact each other, or they contact the chassis. NOTICE q The starting system for this machine uses 24V. For the normal machine, also use a 24V battery. q The size of the booster cable and clip should be suitable for the battry size. q The battery of the normal machine must be the same capacity as that of the engine to be started.
q Check the cables and clips for damage or corrosion. q Make sure that the cables and clips are firmly connected. q Check that the safety lock levers and parking brake levers of both machine are in the LOCK position. q Check that each lever is in the NEUTRAL position. 3-127 WARNING