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OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD OR SNOW (Con’t).
b.
Jump Starting Engine with Jumper Cables.
WARNING
• Remove all jewelry such as dog tags, rings, bracelets, etc. If Jewelry or disconnected battery
ground cable contacts battery terminal, a direct short will result. Failure to follow proper
disconnection procedures will result In serious Injury or death to personnel or equipment damage.
• Battery acid (electrolyte) Is extremely dangerous. Always wear goggles and rubber gloves when
performing battery checks or Inspections. Serious Injury to personnel will result If battery acid
contacts skin or eyes.
• DO NOT perform battery system checks or Inspections while smoking or near fire, flames, or
sparks. Batteries may explode, causing serious Injury or death to personnel.
• Batteries generate hydrogen, a highly explosive gas. To prevent sparks from igniting battery
gases, DO NOT connect negative (-) Jumper cable to negative (-) terminal on weak battery. Failure
to follow this warning may result In serious Injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
• This task should be performed with assistance of Unit Maintenance.
• Jump start only with vehicle having 24-volt electrical system and negative ground. Source
battery/batteries must be of comparable size.
(1)
Remove 12 vent caps (2) from two batteries (1).
(2)
Check fluid level in two batteries (1). If low, bring to proper level.
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