TM 9-2320-269-10
BATTERY JUMP-STARTING - CONTINUED
WARNING
Any procedures performed other than those outlined below could result in
personnel injury or equipment damage.
Always wear eye protection when working around batteries, to prevent eye
Injury.
Don't smoke, or introduce open flames or sparks near the battery,
especially if the caps are off. If a battery is gassing, it can explode and
cause Injury.
CAUTION
The M876 truck is equipped with a 12-volt system. Never jump start with a
24-volt system, unless the instructions below are observed.
Excessive engine idling at very low speeds will discharge the battery.
Running the engine to recharge the battery is permissible, but keep an eye
on the charging rate, engine performance and do not exceed 1000 engine
rpm.
Always connect the ground cable last when connecting jump start cables,
and always disconnect the ground cable first when disconnecting the jump
start cables. This will minimize the possibility of sparks around the battery.
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