FG Wilson 400 Series - 6.8 - 24 kVA — Starting with Jump Start Cables
Operation · Battery / Starting system
For the FG Wilson 400 Series - 6.8 - 24 kVA, from the FG Wilson operator's manual.
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Before you start
- Improper jump start cable connections can cause an explosion resulting in personal injury.
- Both batteries or sets of batteries must have the same voltages. Do not mix voltages.
Procedure
- Turn the start switch on the stalled engine to the OFF position. Turn off all accessories.
- Connect one positive cable end to the positive terminal of the discharged battery and the other positive end to the positive terminal of the charging or starting source.
- Connect one negative cable end to the negative terminal of the charging or starting source and the other to the stalled 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.
Tools required
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Source: FG Wilson operator'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.