Dixon Kodiak 965884601 - Manual (Page 28)

OPERATION
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Jumper cable connection
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.
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:
Jumper Cables
Connect each end of the RED cable to the 1.
POSITIVE (+) terminal on each battery, taking
care not to short against chassis.
Connect one end of the BlACK cable to the
2.
NEGATIVE (-) terminal of the fully charged
battery.
Connect the other end of the BlACK cable to
3.
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 first from chassis and 1.
then from the fully charged battery.
Remove RED cable last from both batteries.
2.
WARNING!
Lead-acid batteries generate
explosive gases. Keep sparks, flame
and smoking materials away from
batteries. Always wear eye protection
when around batteries.