1995 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 176

Good Battery (-) Heavy Metal Engine Part 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not nearengine parts that move. The electrical connection is just as good there, but thechance of sparks getting back to the battery is much less. 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run engine for a the while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. it won't start after a few If tries, it probably needs service. 12. Remove the cables in reverse order to prevent electrical shorting. Take care that theydon't touch each other or any other metal. Remove Cables InThis Order: 2 3 1. Heavy Metal Engine Part 2. Good Battery (-) 3. Good Battery (+) 4. Dead Battery (+) 5-6