9.
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. 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
11.
Try
to
start
the vehicle with the dead battery.
If
it
won’t
the
engine
for
a while.
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
€3.
Good
Battery
C.
Dead Battery
5-6