Owner's Manual

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.
10. 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.
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.
12. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
13. 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.
14. 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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