1998 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 200
1998 Oldsmobile 88 Manual
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9. Don't let the other end touch anyhng until the next of (-) step. The other end the- negative cable doesn't go to the dead battery. goes toa heavy unpainted metal It part on the engineof the vehicle with the dead battery. Attach the cable at least inches (45 cm) away 18 near from the dead battery, but not engine parts that move. The electrical connection just as good is there, but the chance sparks getting back to the of battery is much less. 11. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for while. a 12. Try to start the vehicle with the dead battery. If it won't start after few tries,it probably a needs service. in 13. Remove the cables reverse order. Take care that they don't touch each other any other metal. or 5-7 I -