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A little more on how I normally (try) to do it.
1. Both units turned off. Keys off.
2. Connect the positive, on each vehicle, then the negative terminals.
3. Turn on and start the "donor" vehicle. Let it run idle for a few mins. (3-5 mins)
4. Turn on and start the "dead" vehicle.
Assuming engine-start was successful, disconnect negative first, positive second.