Jump-Start Procedure Checklist
Please complete this checklist to ensure all steps of the vehicle jump-start procedure are followed safely and correctly.
Full Name of Person Performing the Procedure
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First Name
Last Name
Date and Time of Procedure
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Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Vehicle Make and Model
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Vehicle License Plate Number
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Visual Inspection: Are both vehicles turned off and in park/neutral?
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Yes
No
Are the jumper cables in good condition (no exposed wires, clean clamps)?
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Yes
No
Checklist: Please confirm each step below was completed
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Rows
Completed
Connected positive (+) clamp to dead battery
1
Connected positive (+) clamp to booster battery
2
Connected negative (–) clamp to booster battery
3
Connected negative (–) clamp to unpainted metal on dead vehicle
4
Started booster vehicle and let it run
5
Started dead vehicle after a few minutes
6
Removed cables in reverse order
7
Were there any sparks, smoke, or unusual sounds during the procedure?
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No issues observed
Yes, minor sparks
Yes, smoke observed
Yes, unusual sounds
Condition of vehicle after jump-start
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Started successfully and runs normally
Started but runs rough
Did not start
Additional Comments or Issues Observed
Signature (to confirm all steps were completed as indicated)
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