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2-20. OPERATION IN EXTREME COLD, SNOW, OR MUD (Con't).
c.
Jump Starting Engine with Slave Receptacle.
NOTE
Be aware that in extremely cold weather, cranking power of storage batteries can be reduced by
50% or more. In extremely cold weather, it is advisable to remove storage batteries from unit and
store them In a warm room until needed.
(1)
Connect slave power cable (9) to
slave connection of starting source.
(2)
Connect slave power cable (9) to
slave receptacle (8) of compressor unit.
(3)
Start compressor unit engine (see
paragraph 2-12).
(4)
Disconnect slave power cable (9)
from compressor unit and then from starting
source.
d.
Jump Starting Engine with Jumper Cables .
WARNING
Batteries generate hydrogen, a highly explosive gas. To prevent sparks from igniting battery
gases, DO NOT connect the negative (-) Jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal on the weak
battery. If this warning Is not followed, serious injury or death may result.
(1)
Connect red, positive (+) cable to
positive (+) terminal of starting source battery.
(2)
Connect other end of positive (+)
cable to a positive (+) terminal of compressor
unit battery.
(3)
Connect black, negative (-) cable
to negative terminal of starting source battery.
(4)
Connect other end of the negative
(-) cable to engine block.
(5)
Start compressor unit engine (see
paragraph 2-12).
(6)
Disconnect negative (-) cable
from engine block and then from starting source
battery.
(7)
Disconnect
positive
(+)
cable
from compressor unit battery and then from
starting source battery.
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