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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.
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
i t
won't start after a few tries,
it
Probably needs service.
12. 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 Part
B.
Good Battery
C.
Dead Battery
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