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careful when using metal tools and equipment near the bat
tery-contact between the positive terminal (or metal in con
tact with it) and any other metal on the vehicle could cause an
injurious or damaging short circuit. Always keep batteries
and battery acid out of the reach of children.
5. Remove vent caps from discharged battery:
(a) Check fluid level. If low, fluid must be brought to
proper level before jump starting is attempted.
(b) Check fluid condition. If slushy or frozen, do not at
tempt jump starting-battery could rupture or explode.
Battery must be brought up to 40
°
F (4.4
°
C) before it can
be safely jump started or charged.
6. Cover discharged battery vent wells with a dampened
cloth.
7. Connect a jumper cable between the positive posts of the
two batteries. The positive post may be identified by a
"+" sign on the post and the letters "POS" embossed on
the battery cover in 1 /4-inch letters adjacent to the bat
tery post.
8. Connect one end of the other Jumper cable to the nega
tive terminal of the battery in the other vehicle. The nega
tive terminal has "NEG" embossed adjacent to the
terminal. Do not connect the other end of the jumper
cable to the negative terminal of the discharged battery.
Connect to a bolt or nut on the engine. Do not connect the
jumper to the carburetor, air cleaner or fuel line. Keep the
cables clear of belts and pulleys.
9. Start the engine in the vehicle providing the Jump start.
Let it run a few minutes, then start your engine.
10. Remove end of Jumper cable from your engine first and
then other end of the same cable. Remove the other
cable.
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle is disabled and is to be towed with the front or
rear wheels off the ground, towing speed should be limited to
30 mph for a distance no greater than 15 miles.
Manual Transmission
Ignition Key Available: Shift transmission and transfer case
into neutral. Vehicle can now be towed with all four wheels on
the ground or with front or rear wheels raised. If vehicle 1s
equipped with selective drive hubs, set them in the LOCK
position. Turn ignition key to off position to unlock steering
wheel.
Ignition Key Not Available and Vehicle is Unlocked: Shift
transmission and transfer case into neutral and tow vehicle
with front wheels raised.
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