1998 Chevrolet Astro Owner's Manual - Page 228
1998 Chevrolet Astro Manual
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8. Now connect the black negative (-) cable to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch anything until the next step. 1 1 . Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after a few tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that they don't touch each other or any other metal. The other end of the negative cable does not go (-) to the dead battery. Itgoes to a heavy unpainted metal part of the vehicle with the dead battery. 9. Make your last connection away from the battery, to the engine block, frame or other unpainted metal part of your vehicle. The electrical connection isjust as good there, but the chance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for a while. 1Al A. Engine Block, Frame, Unpainted Metal Engine Part or Body Surface J B. Good Battery C. DeadBattery 5-6