Snapper THIS HOOK-UPFOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES, Starter, Switch, Jumper Cable, Starting, Vehicle, Battery, To Ground, Engine, Block

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THIS HOOK-UP FOR NEGATIVE GROUND VEHICLES
To						To
Starter						Starter
Switch						Switch
	Jumper Cable
Starting						Discharged
Vehicle						Vehicle
Battery						Battery
	Jumper Cable
To Ground						Engine
	Reproduction
						Block
MAKE CERTAIN VEHICLES DO NOT TOUCH
Figure 42. Jump Starting		orf
WARNING				WARNING
Any procedure other than the preceding c uld			For yo		r personal safety, use extreme care
result in:			when j		mp starting. Never expose battery to
(1) personal injury caused by electrolyte			pen flame or electric spark – battery action
squirting out the battery vents,			generates hydrogen gas which is flammable
(2) personal injury or property damageNotdue			and explosive. Do not allow battery acid to
to battery explosion,			contact skin, eyes, fabrics, or painted surfaces.
			Batteries contain a sulfuric acid solution which
(3) damage to the charging syst m of the
			can cause serious personal injury or property
booster vehicle or of the immobiliz d
			damage.
vehicle.
			When removing or installing battery cables,
Do not attempt to jump start a vehicle having a
			disconnect the negative cable FIRST and
frozen battery because the battery may rupture
			reconnect it LAST. If not done in this order, the
or explode. If a frozen battery is suspected,
			positive terminal can be shorted to the frame
examine all fill vents on the battery. If ice
			by a tool.
can be seen or if the electrolyte fluid cannot
			To avoid engine damage, do not disconnect
be seen, do not attempt to start with jumper
			battery while engine is running. Be sure
cables as long as the battery remains frozen.
			terminal connections are tight before starting.

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