Dixon RAM XS5025BF / 968999725 - Manual (Page 28)

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OPERATION
8011-642
Jumper cable connection
WARNING!
Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks,
fl ame and smoking materials
away from batteries. Always
wear eye protection when
around batteries.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Your mower is equipped with a 12-volt
negative grounded system. The other
vehicle must also be a 12-volt negative
grounded system. Do not use your mower
to start other vehicles.
Starting the engine with a weak battery
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should
be recharged. (See “Battery” in the Maintenance
Section.)
If “jumper cables” are used for emergency starting,
follow this procedure:
To attach jumper cables
Connect each end of the RED cable to the •
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery,
taking care not to short against chassis.
Connect one end of the BLACK cable to the •
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
Connect the other end of the BLACK cable •
to a good CHASSIS GROUND on the mower
with the discharged battery, away from the
fuel tank and battery.
To remove cables, reverse order
Remove BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and •
then from the fully charged battery.
Remove RED cable last from both batteries. •