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Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
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4. Connect the cables to the Jump-Start Cable Port on the
left side of the XPower Powerpack.
5. Position the XPower Powerpack on a flat, stable surface
near the battery and away from all moving parts of the
engine.
6. Connect the red positive (+) clip of the cables to the
positive (+) terminal of the engine battery.
The battery’s positive terminal is usually larger in
diameter than the negative terminal. In most vehicles, the
battery’s positive terminal has a red wire connected to it.
7. Connect the black negative (–) clip of the cables to the
engine block, cylinder head, or other stationary heavy
metal part of the motor, or to the negative (–) battery
terminal.
Before starting the engine, make sure the XPower
Powerpack and the cables are clear of belts and fans. Do
not crank the engine for more than 4 seconds.
8. Remove the red positive (+) clip and then the black
negative (–) clip from the vehicle’s battery terminal.
9. Remove the cables from the Jump-Start Cable Port.
WARNING: Fire hazard
The jump-start feature is designed for short term operation only—
less than 4 seconds. Operating the jump-start feature for more than
4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the XPower
Powerpack to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each jump-
start.
Important: Recharge the XPower Powerpack as soon as
possible after each use. See “Recharging the XPower Powerpack
Battery” on page 4–2.