How To Jumpstart A 6 Volt Positive Ground Tractor. So does that mean the pos. Transition to negative ground came with the change to 12 volt systems and the use solid state components such as alternator rectifiers transistor auto radios etc.
As a saftey issue I would recommend not jump starting with a 12 volt at all although your new way of doing it is the best way. And what would be the proper method for jump starting. No harm will result.
Cable off the battery go to ground and the neg.
Postby Bigdog Wed Jan 04 2006 316 am. ExpertPower EXP12180 Best Battery for Compact Tractor. In parallel you may well cause an explosion in the 6 Volt battery. I always believed mine to be a positive ground although the positive cable goes to the starter.
