Connect ing the jumper cables
1.
Connect one end of the first jumper cable to
the positive (+) term inal of the discharged
battery. (You can connect either jumper cable
to the positive (+) term inal, as long as you
use the sam e cable for both positive
term inals.) Most jumper cables have a red
cable and a black cable. The red cable is
generally used for the positive term inals and
the black for the negative ones.
2.
3.
4.
Connect the other end of the first cable to
the positive (+) term inal of the booster
battery.
Connect one end of the second cable to the
negative (ȕ) term inal of the booster battery
—
NOT to the discharged battery.
Connect the other end of the second cable to
a good metallic surface on the engine or
fram e of the disabled vehicle.
RWARN ING
Do not connect the end of the secon d
cable to the negative (ȕ) term inal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark may cause
an explosion of the gases that surrou nd
the battery.
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| Categories | Ford Escort Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Document Type | User and Operator's Vehicle Manual Guide. Free Auto PDF Manual Download |
| Model Year | 1996 |
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| Publisher | ford.com |
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