John Deere POWERTECH 4045 - Manual (Page 128)

Engine Operation- 4.5 L “270” Engines
RG,RG34710,5564 –19–27JUL06–1/2
Using a Booster Battery or Charger
TS204
–UN–23AUG88
Exploding Battery
RG4678
–UN–14DEC88
12-Volt System
RG4698
–UN–14DEC88
24-Volt System
A—12-Volt Machine Battery (ies)
B—12-Volt Booster Battery (ies)
C—Booster Cable
D—Cable to Starting Motor
A 12-volt booster battery can be connected in parallel with
battery (ies) on the unit to aid in cold weather starting.
ALWAYS use heavy duty jumper cables.
CAUTION: Gas given off by battery is explosive.
Keep sparks and flames away from battery.
Before connecting or disconnecting a battery
charger, turn charger off. Make last connection
and first disconnection at a point away from
battery. Always connect NEGATIVE (–) cable
last and disconnect this cable first.
WARNING: Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
IMPORTANT: Be sure polarity is correct before
making connections. Reversed polarity
will damage electrical system. Always
connect positive to positive and
negative to ground. Always use 12-volt
booster battery for 12-volt electrical
systems and 24-volt booster battery
(ies) for 24-volt electrical systems.
1. Connect booster battery or batteries to produce the
required system voltage for your engine application.
NOTE: To avoid sparks, DO NOT allow the free ends of
jumper cables to touch the engine.
2. Connect one end of jumper cable to the POSITIVE (+)
post of the booster battery.
3. Connect the other end of the jumper cable to the
POSITIVE (+) post of battery connected to starter.
4. Connect one end of the other jumper cable to the
NEGATIVE (–) post of the booster battery.
5. ALWAYS complete the hookup by making the last
connection of the NEGATIVE (–) cable to a good
ground on the engine frame and away from the battery
(ies).
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