Starting using another battery

  • Connect the red cable to the positive terminal (+) of the flat battery A , then to the positive terminal (+) of the slave battery B.
  • Connect one end of the green or black cable to the negative terminal (-) of the slave battery B.
  • Connect the other end of the green or black cable to the earth point C on your vehicle (engine mounting).
  • Operate the starter, let the engine run.
  • Wait until the engine returns to idle and disconnect the cables.
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