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Jump Starting

If the battery becomes discharged or does not have

enough power to start the engine, use jumper cables

and the following procedure to jump-start the engine.

NOTE: BE SURE that the jumper battery is also a

12 volt D. C. battery.

1. Turn the keyswitches on both vehicles to OFF.

Make sure that both vehicles are in “Neutral” and NOT

touching.

2. Remove the battery filler caps and make sure that

electrolyte solution is up to the proper level. In addi-

tion, place a clean cloth over the uncapped filler holes

to prevent the electrolyte solution from overflowing.

3. Connect one end of the positive (+) jumper cable

to the positive (+) battery terminal on the disabled

vehicle first. DO NOT allow the jumper’s positive (+)

cable clamps to touch any metal other than the positive

(+) battery terminals. Connect the other end of the pos-

itive jumper cable to the jumper battery positive (+)

terminal.

4. Connect one end of the negative (-) jumper cable

to the jumper battery negative (-) terminal.

5. Make the final negative (-) jumper cable connec-

tion to the disabled Telescopic Forklift’s engine block

or frame (ground) -- NOT to the disabled battery neg-

ative post. If making the connection to the engine, keep

the jumper clamp away from the battery, fuel lines, or

moving parts.

NOTE: Twist the jumper cable clamps a couple

of time on the battery terminals to insure a good

electrical path for conducting current.

WARNING

Explosive gas is produced while a battery is in

use or being charged. Keep flames or sparks

away from the battery area. Make sure battery

is charged in a well-ventilated area.

NEVER lay a metal object on top of a battery

as a short circuit can result.

Battery acid is harmful on contact with skin or

fabrics. If acid spills, follow these first aid tips:

1. IMMEDIATELY remove any clothing on

which acid spills.

2. If acid contacts the skin, rinse the affected

area with running water for 10 to 15 min-

utes.

3. If acid comes in contact with the eyes,

flood the eyes with running water for 10 to

15 minutes. See a doctor at once. NEVER

use any medication or eye drops unless

prescribed by the doctor.

4. To neutralize acid spilled on the floor, use

one of the following mixtures:

a. 1 Pound (0.5 kg) of baking soda in 4

quarts (4 liters) of water.

b. 1 Pint (0.4 liters) of household ammo-

nia in 4 quarts (4 liters) of water.

Whenever battery is removed from the unit,

BE SURE to disconnect the negative (-) bat-

tery terminal connection cable first.

WARNING

The ONLY safe method for jump-starting a

disharged battery is for TWO PEOPLE to per-

form the following procedure. The second per-

son is needed for removing the jumper cables

so that the operator does not have to leave the

operator’s compartment while the engine is

running. NEVER connect the jumper cables

directly to the starter solenoid of either

engine. DO NOT start the engine from any

position other than the operator’s seat, and

then ONLY after making sure all controls are in

“neutral.”

Closely follow the jump-start procedures, in

the order listed, to avoid personal injury. In

addition, wear safety glasses to protect your

eyes, and avoid leaning over the batteries

while jump-starting.

DO NOT attempt to jump-start the machine if

the battery is frozen because this may cause it

to rupture or explode.

PRINTED IN U.S.A. 45 907879/AP1198

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