6. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the remote
positive
(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the
positive
(+) terminal of the good battery. Use a
remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.
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 cloesn P go
to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted
metal part on the engine
of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
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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 a while.
11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it
won't start after a few tries, it probably needs
service.
GOOD BATTERY
DEAD BATTERY
12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent
electrical shorting. Tdke care that they don't touch
each other or any other metal.
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