OM2036 08/11 Safety - Section 20 Page 20-9 Jump-Starting With Booster Cables Always wear safety glasses or goggles when starting the machine with booster cables. Jump Starting With Receptacles Always wear safety glasses or goggles when starting the machine with booster cables. While jump starting with another machine, DO NOT allow the two machines to touch. While jump starting with another machine, DO NOT allow the two machines to touch. Ensure the parking brake is applied on both machines. Ensure the parking brake is applied on both machines. Ensure the size of the booster cables and clips are suitable for the battery size. Inspect the cables and clips for any damage or corrosion.
Inspect the cables and connectors for any damage or corrosion. Ensure the key switch and both battery disconnect switches on the disabled machine are in the OFF position. Ensure the key switch and both battery disconnect switches on the disabled machine are in the OFF position. Connect the jumper cable to the receptacle on the good machine to the receptacle on the disabled machine. Connect the batteries in parallel: positive to positive and negative to negative. Connect the positive (24VDC +) cable from the good machine to the (24VDC +) on the disabled machine first. Allow time for the batteries to charge. NOTE:
The batteries will charge even with the battery disconnect switches are in the OFF position. Then connect the ground cable on the good machine to the frame of the disabled machine, as far away as possible from the batteries. This will prevent a spark from possibly starting a battery fire. If starting with a booster cable, perform the operation with two people. One person in the cab of the disabled machine, the other person working with the jumper cables. Allow time for the batteries to charge. If the batteries are low, DO NOT attempt starting the machine with only one set of jumper cables installed. Install the second set of jumper cables in the same way as already described. NOTE:
The batteries will charge even with the battery disconnect switches are in the OFF position. If starting with a booster cable, perform the operation with two people. One person in the cab of the disabled machine, the other person working with the jumper cables. Turn the battery disconnect switches to the ON position and attempt starting. For booster cable removal, disconnect the cables from each machine. If the batteries are low, DO NOT attempt starting the machine with only one set of jumper cables installed. Install the second set of jumper cables in the same way as already described. If any tool touches between the positive (+) terminal and the chassis, it will cause sparks.
Always use cau- tion when using tools near the battery. Turn the battery disconnect switches to the ON position and attempt starting. For booster cable removal, disconnect the ground or negative (-) cable first, then the (24VDC +) cable last. If any tool touches between the positive (+) terminal and the chassis, it will cause sparks. Always use caution when using tools near the battery.