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Perkins 1106 — Starting with Jump Start Cables

Operation · Battery / starting system

For the Perkins 1106, from the Perkins owner's manual.

Applies to: Perkins 1106

Before you start

  • Improper jump start cable connections can cause an explosion resulting in personal injury.

Procedure

  1. Turn the start switch on the stalled engine to OFF. Turn off all accessories.
  2. Connect one positive jump cable end to the positive terminal of the discharged battery; the other to the positive terminal of the source.
  3. Connect one negative jump cable end to the negative terminal of the source; the other to the engine block or chassis ground.
  4. Start the engine.
  5. Immediately after starting, disconnect the jump start cables in reverse order.

Tools required

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Specs & values

  • Use ONLY equal voltage for jump starting

Full service-parts list: Perkins 1106 →

Source: Perkins 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.

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