Suzuki Samurai 1986, Service Manual

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3) Attach the end of one jumper cable to the
positive terminal of the booster battery and
the other end of the same cable to the positive
terminal of the discharged battery. Do not
permit vehicles to touch each other as this
could cause a ground connection and counte-
ract the benefits of this procedure. (Use
12-volt battery only to jump start the engine).
4) Attach one end of the remaining negative
cable to the negative terminal of the booster
battery, and the other end to a solid engine
ground (such as A/C compressor bracket or
generator mounting bracket) at least 18 inches
from the battery of the vehicle being started
(DO NOT CONNECT DIRECTLY TO THE
NEGATIVE TERMINAL OF THE DEAD
BATTERY).
5) Start the engine of the vehicle that is provid-
ing the jump start and turn off electrical
accessories. Then start the engine in the car
with the discharged battery.
6) Reverse these directions exactly when remov-
ing the jumper cables. The negative cable
must be disconnected from the engine that
was jump started first.
REMOVE AND REPLACE
When handling a battery, the following safety
precautions should be followed:
1) Hydrogen gas is produced by the battery.
A flame or spark near the battery may cause
the gas to ignite.
2) Battery fluid is highly acidic. Avoid spilling
on clothing or other fabric. Any spilled
electrolyte should be flushed with large
quantity of water and cleaned immediately.
To remove or replace a battery, always
disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable.
BATTERY CABLES
Connect battery cables as shown in the figure
below and make sure to properly tighten all
terminals.
1. Battery ground
2. Starter cable
4. Fusible link
cable
Fig.
5. Wiring harness No. 2
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