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Old 20th December 2001 | 09:08
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RatherBeFlying
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A battery too flat to start the engine often has enough juice to get the alternator charging after a hand start. If the ammeter shows the battery charging, you're in business. If it's discharging, you have to shut down and get a boost.
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