5-8 DK35/40/450L
5. Cover the vent hole with damp rags,
and do not allow the rags to touch the
battery terminals.
6. Attach the red clamp to the positive
terminal of the dead battery, and at-
tach the other end to the positive cable
of the helper battery.
7. Clamp the black cable to the negative
terminal of the dead battery, and at-
tach the other end to the negative
cable of the hook.
8. If the helper battery is in a vehicle,
start the vehicles engine and let it run
for a few moments. Then start the
disabled tractor.
9. Disconnect the battery cables in the
exact opposite order as they were
attached.
10.Remove the damp rags and reinstall
the vent caps.
WARNING
This tractor has a 12 volt nega-
tive ground starting system.
Use only the same voltage for
jump starting the tractor.
Keep all flames, sparks, and ciga-
rettes away from the battery.
If the tractors battery is frozen,
do not jump start the engine.
The use of a higher voltage sys-
tem for jump starting can cause
severe damage to the tractors
electrical system.
Use only a matching voltage
source when “Jump Starting” a
dead battery.
Do not allow battery fluid to con-
tact your skin, eyes, fabric, or
painted surfaces.
After touching a battery, do not
touch or rub your eyes. Thor-
oughly wash your hands.
If the acid contacts your body or
clothing, immediately flush with
water for at least 15 minutes and
you may see a physician, if
necessary.
615O507A
(1) Dead Battery
(2) Lay a Damp Rag Over the Vent Caps
(3) Jumper Cables (4) Helper Battery
When jump starting the engine, follow the
instructions below to safely start the
engine.
1. Use a battery of the same voltage as
the disabled tractor to jump start the
tractor. Make sure the battery is within
a safe distance to the tractor so that
the jumper cables can reach.
2. Engage the parking brake of the trac-
tor and shut the tractor off.
3. Put on safety goggles and rubber
gloves.
4. Make sure that the battery vent caps
are securely in place.
JUMP STARTING
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