1990 VOLVO 240 jump cable

Volvo 1990 240 Model

4 Never disconnect the battery circuit (for example, to change the batt\
ery) while the engine is running,
as this will immediately ruin the alternator. Always make sure that all \
the battery connections are
cleaned and properly tightened.

5 If any electrical welding work is performed on the vehicle, the ground\
lead and all the connecting
cables of the alternator must be disconnected and the welder wires place\
d as near the welding point as
possible.



Jump starting
CAUTION: Improper hook-up of jumper cables or the use of other than 12 v\
olt batteries could result
in damage to equipment and/or battery.

Check that cars are not touching to prevent premature completion of nega\
tive circuit.
Note the position of the battery terminals. When using jumper cables, fi\
rst connect booster battery
positive (+) terminal to car battery positive (+) terminal. Then con\
nect booster battery negative (-)
terminal to a stationary solid metal part on the engine at a point away \
from the battery. Do not connect
booster cable to any part of fuel system or any moving parts. Avoid touc\
hing hot manifolds.

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Volvo 1990 240 Model
WARNING!
To prevent possible explosion, never expose battery to open flame or ele\
ctric spark. Do not smoke
near battery. Batteries generate hydrogen gas which is flammable and exp\
losive.
Battery fluid contains sulfuric acid which can cause serious injury.
Do not allow battery acid to contact eyes, skin, fabrics or painted surf\
aces. If contact occurs,
thoroughly flush affected area immediately with water.
Obtain medical attention immediately if eyes are affected.

After engine has started first remove negative (-) jumper cable, then \
positive (+) terminal jumper cable.




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