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Now connect the black
negative
(-)
cable to
the good battery's
negative
(-)
terminal.
Don't let the other end
touch anything until the
next step.
10. The other end of the negative
(-)
cable doesn't go to the
dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on
the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery.
11. Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery,
but not near engine
parts that move. The
electrical connection is
just as good there, but
the chance of sparks
getting back to the
battery is much less.
12. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
13. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
the engine for a while.
If it won't start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
14. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine
P a r t
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
5-6
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