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Jump Starting a Battery

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As the cold weather starts to come upon us, many cars batteries will start to fail. When a motor vehicle battery fails, a jump start often is the best short term way to get the motor going.

Because it is important that jump starting be done properly, the National Safety Council recommends the following procedure:

 

 

Remember, there is a reason your battery failed in the first place. If obvious reasons such as leaving your lights on aren't responsible, you had better get your autos electrical system including the battery checked out.

Courtesy the National Safety Council


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