You are attempting to start a deck winch drive engine fitted with an electric cranking motor where the battery electrolyte is frozen. What should be done to facilitate starting?

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The battery electrolyte should be allowed to thaw, and then the battery should be recharged as necessary before attempting to start the engine.

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The battery electrolyte should be allowed to thaw, and then the battery electrolyte should be diluted with distilled water as necessary before attempting to start the engine.

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The engine should be started by means of jumper cables connected to another battery without any particular concern regarding the electrolyte being frozen.

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The battery electrolyte should be thawed by means of a battery charger, and then the battery should be recharged as necessary before attempting to start the engine.