Connecting Booster Battery

CAUTION: Battery gas can explode. Keep sparks and flames away from battery. Use a flashlight to check battery electrolyte level.

Never check battery charge by placing a metal object across the posts. Use a voltmeter or hydrometer.

Reduce the possibility of an electrical spark when disconnecting battery by:

  • Ensuring key switch and all accessories are turned off.
  • Disconnecting negative (—) battery cable first and connecting it last.

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  1. IMPORTANT: The machine electrical system is a 12-volt negative (—) ground. Use only a 12-volt booster battery.

    When connecting the booster battery to the discharged battery, always connect positive (+) to positive (+) and negative (—) to negative (—). If the polarity is reversed, damage to the battery and/or the electrical system may result.

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    A - Machine Battery

    B - Booster Battery

    Connect one end of positive (+) booster cable to positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect opposite end of the same cable to positive (+) terminal of booster battery.


  2. Connect one end of negative (—) booster cable to negative (—) terminal of booster battery. Connect opposite end of the same cable to the engine block. Stand clear.

  3. Start machine.

  4. Disconnect the negative (—) booster cable-to-engine block connection FIRST. Remove booster cables in reverse order of connection.

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