RACE (INNER) 2F9058 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar products may be equipped with auxiliary starting receptacles as standard equipment. All other machines can be equipped with a receptacle from parts service. The installation of an auxiliary starting receptacle will provide a permanent receptacle for jump starting.Two cable assemblies are also available in order to jump start the stalled machine from another machine that is also equipped with this receptacle or with an auxiliary power pack. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide the correct cables for your application.
Make the initial determination of the machine's failure to crank. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7768, "Use of 6V-2150 Starting Charging Analyzer Group". The procedure is applicable, even if the machine does not have a diagnostic connector.
Move the transmission control of the stalled machine into the NEUTRAL position. Engage the parking brake. Lower the attachment to the ground. Move all controls to the HOLD position.
Turn the engine start switch of the stalled machine to the OFF position. Turn off all accessories.
Turn the battery disconnect switch of the stalled machine to the ON position.
Move the machine that is being used as a power source so that the jump start cables can reach the stalled machine. Do not allow the machines to contact each other.
Stop the engine on the machine that is being used as a power source. If you are using an auxiliary power source, turn off the charging system.
On the stalled machine, connect the appropriate jump start cable to the auxiliary starting receptacle.
Connect the other end of the jump start cable to the auxiliary starting receptacle that is on the power source.
Start the engine on the machine that is being used as a power source. If you are using an auxiliary power source, energize the charging system on the auxiliary power source.
Wait for a minimum of two minutes while the batteries in the stalled machine partially charge.
Attempt to start the stalled engine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Starting Above 0°C".
Immediately after you start the stalled engine, disconnect the jump start cable from the machine that is being used as a power source.
Disconnect the other end of the jump start cable from the stalled machine.
When the engine is running and the charging system is in operation, conclude the failure analysis on the starting charging system of the stalled machine, as required.