Jump Start 24 Volt System

Some 24 volt systems use 24 volt batteries while others wire two 12 volt batteries in series.

Jump start 24 volt system.

Put the 24 volt truck in neutral and start it following the normal procedure. In either case if a vehicle with a 24 volt battery needs a jump start it can be a headache. Trucks usually have a 24 v supply using two 12 v automotive batteries in series. Since the power of a 24 volt system will overload a 12 volt one in another vehicle you will need another 24 volt battery to provide the power.

Some 24 volt systems use 24 volt batteries while others wire two 12 volt batteries in series. You don t because of the voltage differences between sources to jump start you must have the same voltage at destination and source the source may be higher than the destination but destination. The same result will be achieved by connecting the red jumper cable to the positive terminal marked a and the black jumper cable to the earth terminal or chassis of the bus. Jump starting a 24volt truck from another 24volt truck.

In either case if a vehicle with a 24 volt battery needs a jump start it can be a headache. Connect a second jump lead between the negative terminal and the engine block or other ground connection in the 24 volt truck. Since the power of a 24 volt system will overload a 12 volt one in another vehicle you will need another 24 volt battery to provide the power. Vintage cars may have 6 volt electrical systems or may connect the positive terminal of the battery to the chassis.