SkyTrak 6042 Operation Manual - Manual (Page 61)

Operation
59 Model 6042 Origin 5/02
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.
The booster battery must be a 12 volt type. The vehicle used for jump
starting must have a negative ground electrical system. To jump start the
vehicle, proceed as follows:
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) post of the
discharged battery.
2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) jumper cable to the posi-
tive (+) post of the booster battery.
3. Connect one end of the negative (-) jumper cable to the negative
(-) post of the booster battery.
4. Make the final cable connection to the furthest point from the bat-
tery.
5. Follow the steps in “Normal Starting” on page 55.
6. Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order of their connection
(i.e. negative cable ground connection first, etc.).
Jump Starting
WARNING:
NEVER jump start the vehicle directly to the
starter solenoid. Death or serious personal injury could result from
the vehicle lurching forward or backward and running over the per-
son attempting to jump start the vehicle directly to the starter.
WARNING:
To avoid death or serious personal injury when
jump starting with another vehicle, be certain that the two 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.