Connecting Battery Cables

causym CAUTION: BATTERIES ARE NEGATIVE GROUNDED ONLY. Always connect battery ground strap to negative (-) posts of battery. Connect starter cable to positive (+) post of battery.

Reversed polarity in battery or alternator connections results in permanent damage to electrical system. Connect ground strap to negative (-) terminal last.

IMPORTANT: Batteries must have same terminal locations.

When connecting batteries:

  • Turn off all switches and accessories.
  • Clean battery posts and terminals.
  • QUICKLY TAP ground strap to negative post. Arcing must not occur. If arcing occurs, DO NOT MAKE CONNECTION. Check to see if battery position is reversed.

If arcing still occurs, make sure all switches and accessories are off. Then check for shorts, broken wires, and loose or corroded connections.

Connect negative (-) battery ground straps.

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