545 Wheel Skidder Caterpillar

Engine Starting with Auxiliary Start Receptacle - If Equipped

Usage:

545 2FZ

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Open the engine access door on the right side of the machine in order to access the auxiliary start receptacle (if equipped).

The auxiliary start receptacle is located next to the battery disconnect switch.

Some Caterpillar machines may be equipped with an auxiliary start receptacle. All other machines can be equipped with an auxiliary start receptacle from parts service. Then, a permanent receptacle is always available for jump starting.

There are two cable assemblies that can be used to jump start the stalled machine. You can jump start the machine from another machine that is equipped with an auxiliary start receptacle or you can use an auxiliary power pack. Your Caterpillar dealer can provide the correct cable lengths for your application.

Determine the cause of the failure. Refer to Special Instruction, SEHS7768 about the use of the 6V-2150 Starting/Charging Analyzer. Use this procedure if the machine does not have a diagnostic connector.

Place the transmission control on the stalled machine in the NEUTRAL position. Engage the parking brake. Lower all attachments to the ground. Move all controls to the HOLD position.

On a stalled machine, turn the engine start switch to the OFF position. Turn off the accessories.

On a stalled machine, turn the battery disconnect switch to the ON position.

Move the machine or the auxiliary power source close to the stalled machine so that the cables can reach. DO NOT ALLOW THE MACHINE OR THE AUXILIARY POWER SOURCE TO CONTACT THE STALLED MACHINE.

Stop the engine on the machine that is the electrical source. (If you are using an auxiliary power source, turn off the charging system.)

Check the battery caps for correct placement and for correct tightness. Make these checks on both machines. Make sure that the batteries in the stalled machine are not frozen. Check the batteries for low electrolyte.

Connect the appropriate jump start cable to the auxiliary start receptacle on the stalled machine.

Connect the other end of the jump start cable to the auxiliary start receptacle of the machine that is being used as an electrical source.

Start the engine on the machine that is being used as an electrical source. If you are using an auxiliary power source, energize the charging system on the auxiliary power source.

Allow the machine that is being used as an electrical source to charge the batteries on the stalled machine for two minutes.

Attempt to start the stalled engine. See Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Engine Starting " for the correct starting procedure.

Immediately after the stalled engine starts, disconnect the jump start cables in reverse order.

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.