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9. 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.
10. 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.
11
..
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
12. 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.
5-6
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