Need to jump start my RRS, is it safe to put jump leads straight to battery terminals or is there a procedure I need to follow? Dont want cause any damage  RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
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That's just fine.  Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

Cheers Lost for Words  RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
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Put the negative cable on one of the earth points just in front of the battery - the negative cable to the battery has some funny stuff attached to it - is also easier to attach the negative cable to the correct earth point rather than the battery.

Garry 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

From the Handbook

Quote:

Always adopt the following procedure,
ensuring the cables are connected in the
order shown below:
1. On the donor vehicle, connect one end of
the RED booster cable to the positive (+)
terminal of the battery or the vehicle’s
positive (+) connection point.
2. On the disabled vehicle, connect the other
end of the RED booster cable to the positive
(+) battery terminal.
3. On the donor vehicle, connect one end of
the BLACK booster cable to the negative (-)
terminal of the battery or the vehicle’s
negative (-) connection point.
4. On the disabled vehicle, connect the other
end of the BLACK booster cable to a good
earth point (e.g. an engine mounting or
other unpainted metal surface) at least
0.5m (20 in.) from the battery and well
away from fuel and brake lines.

Now start the vehicle with the discharged
battery. Once both engines are running
normally, allow them to idle for two minutes
before switching off the donor vehicle engine.
DO NOT switch on any electrical circuits on the
previously disabled vehicle until AFTER the
booster cables have been removed.
Disconnecting the booster cables must be an
EXACT reversal of the procedure used to
connect them, i.e. disconnect the BLACK cable
from the negative (-) connection on the donor
vehicle FIRST.

I dont remember seeing an earth point near the battery but will have to have a look later, does it have a cover over it or is it quite obvious? RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
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I attached to engine mount last time I had to do this  Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Quote:

WARNING
For safety reasons:
• DO NOT connect the black cable to the
negative terminal of the discharged
battery. If in doubt, seek qualified
assistance.
• ENSURE that each connection is securely
made and that there is no risk of the clips
accidentally slipping or being pulled from
the battery terminals. This could cause
sparking, which can lead to a fire or
explosion.

I remain to be convinced that it's possible for there to be any relevant amount of hydrogen around the battery such that it would be a safty concern. Once the cover is of it's not exactly sealed and it will rise away in an instant. Visiting from DISCO3.CO.UK
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 Auto HSE Zambezi Silver

My mother's next door neighbour lost an eye when a battery he was charging blew up when he removed a lead when charging. The spark ignited the hydrogen being given off. 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

B9BS X wrote:

I dont remember seeing an earth point near the battery but will have to have a look later, does it have a cover over it or is it quite obvious?

The top one is spare.

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 07MY RRS TDV6
Arctic Frost
Aspen Interior

Cheers garrycol RRS SUPERCHARGED, 22 INCH ALLOYS, JAVA BLACK, FULLY COLOUR CODED
EVERY POSSIBLE SOFTWARE UPDATE INCLUDING - BLUTOOTH UPDATE, SATNAV ON THE MOVE, CLOCK ON DASH, 3 CLICK FLASH, GEARBOX RESET, COMPRESSOR UPDATE AND SUSPENSION LOWERED,
BLACK CODE RE-MAPPED, AUTOBIOGRAPHY'D, NEW EXIDE BATTERY, NEW DENSO ALTERNATOR