Starting the engine using auxiliary batteries

4. Press the starter button. Release the starter button as soon as the engine starts.

IMPORTANT! If the starter motor is engaged for its maximum engagement time (20-30 seconds) let it cool down for five minutes before trying to start the engine again.

5. Warm up the engine at low speed and low load.

IMPORTANT! Do not race the engine while it is cold.

C B

A

D

Starting using auxiliary batteries

WARNING! Batteries produce oxyhydrogen. This gas is easily ignited and highly volatile. A short-circuit, naked flame or spark can cause a large explosion. Ensure that the ventilation is good. Never mix up battery positive and negative terminals. This may cause sparks and an explosion.

1. Check the auxiliary batteries have the same rated voltage as the engine’s system voltage.

2. First connect the red jump lead to the discharged battery’s + terminal (A) and then to the auxiliary battery’s + terminal (B).

3. First connect the black jump lead to the auxiliary battery’s - terminal (C) and then to a site (D) where there is good contact with the cylinder block as far away from the discharged battery as possible.

4. Start the engine and run it at a fast idle for approximately ten minutes to charge the battery.

WARNING! Approaching or working on a running engine is dangerous. Watch out for rotating components and hot surfaces. Do not touch the connections while trying to start the engine: This may cause sparks. Do not lean over the batteries.

5. Stop the engine. Remove the jump leads in exactly the opposite order to which you put them on.