Simplicity 14HP - Manual (Page 39)

Troubleshooting, Adjustment, Service
THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES
Switch
Starting
Vehicle
Battery
Jumper Cable
To Ground
Discharged
Vehicle
Battery
Block
MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO
Figure 48. Battery Jump Starting Diagram
WARNING
Any procedure other than the preceding could
result in:
(1) personal injury caused by electrolyte
squirting out the battery vents,
(2) personal injury or property damage due to
battery explosion,
(3) damage to the charging system of the
booster vehicle or of the immobilized
vehicle.
Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a
frozen battery because the battery may rupture or
explode. If a frozen battery is suspected, examine
all fill vents on the battery. If ice can be seen or if
the electrolyte fluid cannot be seen, do not
attempt to start
jumper cables as long as the
battery remains frozen.
WARNING
For your personal safety, use extreme care when
jump starting. Never expose battery to open flame
or electric spark battery action generates
hydrogen gas which is flammable and explosive.
Do not allow battery acid to contact skin, eyes,
Fabrics, or painted surfaces. Batteries contain a
sulfuric acid solution which can cause serious
personal injury or property damage.
When removing or installing battery cables, dis-
connect the negative cable FIRST and reconnect
it LAST. If not done in this order, the positive ter-
minal can be shorted to the frame by a tool.
To avoid engine damage, do not disconnect bat-
tery while engine is running. Be sure terminal
connections are tight before starting.
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