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8. 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. 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.
9. 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.
10.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for awhile.
11.
Try
t o
start the vehicle with the dead battery. If
it
won't start after a few tries, make sure all
connections are good. If
it
still won't start, it
probably needs service.
5-6
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