4 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Starting the tractor with jumper cables
WARNING
Unexpected machine movement!
Always sit in the operator's seat to operate the machine. DO NOT bypass the key start switch. Sudden
and unexpected machine movement or machine runaway could result.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0464A
WARNING
Explosion hazard!
When jump-starting the machine, connect and disconnect the jumper cables exactly as indicated in
this manual. DO NOT connect the jumper cables to the machine battery terminals. Make sure no
persons are near the connecting points before starting the engine. Start the engine from the operator’s
seat.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0342A
WARNING
Explosive gas!
Batteries emit explosive hydrogen gas and other fumes while charging. Ventilate the charging area.
Keep the battery away from sparks, open ames, and other ignition sources. Never charge a frozen
battery.
Failure to comply could result in death or serious injury.
W0005A
If you must use jumper cables to start the tractor:
1. Shield your eyes.
2. Connect the red end of the jumper cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal (1) on the tractor and connect the
other red end to the positive (+) battery terminal (2) on
the auxiliary battery.
3. Connect the black end of the jumper cable to the neg-
ative (-) battery terminal (3) on the auxiliary battery,
then connect the other black end to a tractor frame
ground or engine ground (4). Finally, start the tractor
by following the safe starting procedures outlined un-
der See Starting the engine (Mechanical) or Start-
ing the engine (Hydrostatic transmission) .
4. When the engine starts allow the engine to idle, and
turn on all electrical equipment (lights, etc.) This will
help protect the alternator from possible damage due
to changes in load when disconnecting the jumper ca-
bles.
5. Disconnect the jumper cables in reverse order, discon-
nect the black end from the tractor frame or engine
ground (4) then disconnect the other black end from
the negative (-) battery terminal (3) on the auxiliary bat-
tery.
6. Disconnect the red end from the positive (+) battery
terminal (2) on the auxiliary battery.
7. Remove the other red end from the positive (+) battery
terminal (1) on the tractor battery.
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