Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine — Starting with Jump Start Cables
Operation · Electrical system
For the Caterpillar 3126B / 3126B Industrial Engine, from the Caterpillar owner's manual.
Applies to: Caterpillar 3126B, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine
Before you start
- Improper jump start cable connections can cause an explosion resulting in personal injury.
- Do not reverse the battery cables. The alternator can be damaged.
Procedure
- Turn the start switch on the stalled engine to the OFF position. Turn off all accessories.
- Connect one positive end of the jump start cable to the positive terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the other positive end to the positive terminal of the electrical source.
- Connect one negative end to the negative terminal of the electrical source. Connect the other negative end to the engine block or chassis ground.
- Charge the batteries. The engine will not continue to run after starting if the batteries have not been charged.
- Start the engine.
- Immediately after the stalled engine is started, disconnect the jump start cables in reverse order.
Specs & values
- Use ONLY equal voltage for jump starting
Full service-parts list: Caterpillar 3126B →, Caterpillar 3126B Industrial Engine engine →
Source: Caterpillar owner's manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.