Re: Jump Starting Tractor

Posted by lee on September 03, 2005 at 19:13:38 from (12.6.155.115):

In Reply to: Re: Jump Starting Tractor posted by Don LC on September 03, 2005 at 17:15:58:

I would tend to disagree with connecting a 12V directly to a 6v. Sure you can get away with it but one day you may just wish you hadn't done it.
You would do better to just start the thing with the 12V by connecting the jump cables to the 12V,
connect the appropriate cable direct to starter lug or on starter side of solenoid if equipped, and then touch the other cable to frame groung to activate starter. In other words, Find an appropriate way to avoid feeding the 12V into the 6V (disconnect a cable on the 6V if you have to) as this can lead to trouble especially if you have a problematic cell in the 6V or a dead 6V. I'm sure others will disagree with this as too conservative but I don't want to be around a battery when it blows. If you do choose to direct connect make sure you don't have anyone else around so as you yourself alone assume the risk.

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