5.
Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose
or
missing insulation.
If
they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
6.
Positive
(+)
goes to positive
(+)
and negative
(-)
goes to a metal engine part. Don’t connect
positive
(+)
to negative
(-)
or you’ll get
a
short
that would damage the battery and maybe other
parts, too. Connect the red positive
(+)
cable
to
the
positive
(+)
terminal
of
the vehicle with the dead
battery.
Use
a remote positive
(+)
terminal if the
vehicle has
one.
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