SEAL 0012783 - Caterpillar

Caterpillar products may be equipped with auxiliary start receptacles. You can order an auxiliary start receptacle from parts service for equipping all other machines. A permanent receptacle will then be available for jump starting.There are two cable assemblies that can be used to jump the stalled machine. You can jump the machine from another machine that is equipped with this receptacle or an auxiliary power pack. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide the correct cable lengths for your application.
Determine the failure of the machine to start. Refer to Special Instructions, SEHS7633, "Battery Test Procedures" for more information.
Place the transmission control lever in the NEUTRAL position on the stalled machine. Engage the parking brake. Lower all attachments to the ground. Move all controls to the HOLD position.
On the stalled machine, turn the engine start switch key to the OFF position. Turn all of the accessories to the OFF position.
Turn the battery disconnect switch ON.
Move the machine that is used for the electrical source close to the stalled machine. The cables must reach. DO NOT ALLOW THE MACHINES TO CONTACT EACH OTHER.
Stop the engine on the machine that is used for the electrical source. When you use an auxiliary power source, turn the charging system to the OFF position.
On the stalled machine, connect the appropriate jump start cable to the auxiliary start receptacle.
Connect the other end of this cable to the electrical source. You must connect the cable to the auxiliary start receptacle.
Start the engine on the machine that is used for the electrical source. Also, you can now energize the charging system on the auxiliary power source.
Allow the electrical source to charge the batteries for two minutes.
Attempt to start the stalled engine. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting". See the beginning of this topic.
Immediately after the stalled engine starts, disconnect the jump start cable from the electrical source.
Disconnect the other end of this cable from the stalled machine.
Conclude with a failure analysis on the starting charging system. Check the stalled machine, as required. Check the machine when the engine is running and the charging system is in operation.