Specifications

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3.6.5 Protection of the electric plant
 ATTENTION
A burned fuse must be replaced with another fuse of the same type, amperes and class.
Other interventions are not allowed, even if temporary.
Do not connect or remove clamps, fuses, connectors with vehicle running or powered electrically.
 ATTENTION
Any intervention on the electric plant must be performed with the vehicle not powered electrically. Restore
the power supply only when the intervention has been concluded and the covers and guards have been
remounted.
- Operate on the battery cut-off device to remove the power supply to the vehicle.
- Remove the power supply via the battery cut-off device also before replacing the battery.
- If the connector should be damaged or no longer remain inserted in its seat, this must be replaced immediately in order to
prevent short circuits or sparks.
 ATTENTION
Damaged, pinched, burned cables must be replaced immediately even if the damage only concerns the
sheath or external insulation.
- Do not cut-off any supply circuit connection, including battery connections, with the engine running.
- Never short circuit any power supply branch to mass (earth).
- Do not use auxiliary battery with nominal voltage over 12 volts.
- Always observe correct polarity when installing the batteries or using an auxiliary battery for start-up via jump-start cables.
Follow the Use and Maintenance instructions when starting the vehicle with jump-start cables.
- Always disconnect the battery negative cable before performing arc welding on the vehicle or any other tool connected to it.
- Position the welding device earth clamp as near as possible to the area to be welded.
 ATTENTION
If welding must be performed in proximity of an electric component, the component must be removed from
the vehicle.
It is recommended that this operation is performed by quali ed and authorised sta .
- Prevent the welding device cables from being on, near to or crossing any electric cable or electric component while welding
is in progress.