FORD Vehicle User Manual

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4.

Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
frame of the disabled vehicle.

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RWARNING

Do not connect the end of the second
cable to the negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surround
the battery.

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Attaching jumper cables

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Jump-Starting

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1.

Make sure that the jumper cables are not in
the way of moving engine parts, then start
the booster vehicle. Run the engine at a
moderate speed.

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2.

Let the discharged battery charge for a few
minutes and then start the disabled vehicle.
It may take a couple of tries before the
vehicle starts. If the vehicle does not start
after several attempts, there may be a
different problem.

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3.

When both vehicles are running, let them
idle for a few minutes to charge the
discharged battery.

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Update:Thu May 9 15:24:41 1996

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