alternator belt FORD MUSTANG 1998 4.G Owners Manual

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-)
cable to an exposed metal part of the stalled
vehicle's engine, away from the battery and the
carburetor.
The preferred locations of an exposed metal part (to
groundthe circuit) are the alternator mounting
brackets or an engine liftingeye.Do notuse fuel
lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as
groundingpoints.
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.
5. Be sure that the cables are clear of fan blades,
belts and other moving parts of both engines.
Jump starting
1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run
the engine at moderately increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle.
3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run
both engines for a further three minutes before
disconnecting the jumper cables.
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