Oldsmobile 1995 88 Owner's Manual page 202

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10.
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.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
DEAD BATTERY
- + j =
GOOD BAlTERY
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Take.care that they don't touch
each other or any other metal.