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Has a flat battery and has stood for 2 years
Can I jump it off my movano with standard car jump leads ?
Craig380
21-09-15, 04:55 PM
Hiya, if the engine hasn't been turned over at all for 2 years, it's probably worth doing a little prep work first - putting some oil down the spark plug holes, and getting a socket on the generator bolt on the left side of the cases and seeing if it will turn over freely.
I think you can jump it off a car / van battery but I've never done it, so hopefully someone else can advise better on that part.
Flybuster
21-09-15, 05:18 PM
I jumped mine off my astra ok. As Craig said though, a little prep will be required. I would try turning the engine by hand. If it's ok I'd change the oil and filter before trying to fire it up.
Alexander94
21-09-15, 05:55 PM
I've jump started several bikes off several cars so it's fine.
+1 for what's been said, Fresh fuel might be needed too after being sat that long.
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