dead battery Oldsmobile Cutlass 1998 Owner's Manuals

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Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away
from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that
move. The elactrical connection
is just as goad
there, but the chance of sparks gettmg back to the
battery is much less.
Now start the vehicle with the good battery
and run
the engine for a while.
Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery.
If it won’t start after a few tries, it probably
needs service.
13. 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
B . Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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