9.
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.
10.
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.
11.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
12.
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.
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