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8.
Now connect the black
negative
(-)
cablle to
the
good battery's
negative
(-)
terminal.
Don't let the other end
touch
anythng
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.
Attach the cable
at least
18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery,
but not near engine
parts that move.
The electric'al
connection is just as
good there, but the
chance of sparks
getting back to the
battery is much less.
9. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while.
10. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If
it
11.
Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service.
electrical shorting. Take care
that
they don't touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine
P a r t
€3. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
5-6
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