Jumpstarting A Car
Published Saturday, May 20, 2006 by SaiRay | E-mail this post
My Dad's car couldn't start. So I had to either jump start it or dismantle/take out the dead battery and charge it. Below is a jumstarting method which I find useful.
Battery acid, or electrolyte, is a solution of sulfuric acid and water that can destroy clothing and burn the skin. Use extreme caution when handling electrolyte and keep an acid neutralizing solution—such as baking soda or household ammonia mixed with water—readily available. When handling battery acid:
- Always wear proper eye, face and hand protection.
- If the electrolyte is splashed into an eye, immediately force the eye open and flood it with clean, cool water for at least 15 minutes. Get prompt medical attention.
- If electrolyte is taken internally, drink large quantities of water or milk. DO NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician immediately.
- Neutralize with baking soda any electrolyte that spills on a vehicle or in the work area. After neutralizing, rinse contaminated area clean with water.
To prepare electrolyte of a desired specific gravity, always pour the concentrated acid slowly into the water; DO NOT pour water into the acid. Always stir the water while adding small amounts of acid. If noticeable heat develops, allow the solution to cool before continuing to add acid.
SAFE BOOSTER CABLE OPERATION
- When jump starting a vehicle, always wear proper eye protection and never lean over battery.
- Inspect both batteries before connecting booster cables. Do not jump start a damaged battery.
- Be sure vent caps are tight and level.
- Make certain that the vehicles are not touching and both ignition switches are turned to the OFF position.
- Refer to the vehicle owners' manual for other specific information.
- Connect positive (+) booster cable to positive (+) terminal of discharged battery.
- Connect other end of positive (+) cable to positive (+) terminal of assisting battery.
- Connect negative (-) cable to negative (-) terminal of assisting battery.
- MAKE FINAL CONNECTION OF NEGATIVE (-) CABLE TO ENGINE BLOCK OF STALLED VEHICLE, AWAY FROM BATTERY.
- Start vehicle and remove cables in REVERSE order of connections.
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