SkyTrak 6036 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 31)

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6036/6036T
Jump Starting
Jump starting at the battery or battery replacement is
required when the battery is discharged to the point
where the battery will not crank the starter.
To avoid personal injury when jump starting with
another vehicle, be certain that the vehicles are
not touching. Never jump start a frozen battery as
it will explode. Keep sparks, flames and lighted
smoking materials away from the battery. Lead
acid batteries generate explosive gases when
charging. Wear safety glasses when working near
batteries.
Warning
NEVER jump start the vehicle directly to the starter
or starter solenoid. Serious injury or death could
result from the vehicle moving forward or back-
ward and running over the person jump starting
the vehicle.
Warning
Turn the ignition switch to the START position to
engage the starter motor. After the engine has
started to crank, not before, the other person can
spray starting fluid into the air cleaner intake.
As the engine starts, stop spraying starting fluid and
release the ignition key to the RUN position. Re-
lease the accelerator pedal to give a smooth idle
speed.
IMPORTANT: Never spray excessive amounts of ether!
Too much ether will wash oil off cylinder bores and cause
severe engine damage.
7. The engine oil pressure warning light should turn
OFF within 5 seconds after the engine has started.
If the light remains ON, turn engine OFF immedi-
ately and check oil level or change type of oil being
used to a lighter weight oil. Consult engine
manufacturer's manual for other oils that can be
used.
IMPORTANT: It is recommended that two people are
present when attempting to start the engine without
metered starting fluid equipment. One to operate the
ignition switch the other to spray the fluid. Avoid soaking
the air cleaner element with ether. This is extremely
important because a backfire of flame can completely
destroy both the primary and secondary air cleaner
elements and other possible engine damage may occur.