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Jump-Starting
NOTE: Arctic Cat does not rec-
ommend jump-starting a vehicle
with a dead battery but rather to
remove the battery, service it, and
correctly charge it; however, in an
emergency, it may be necessary to
jump-start a vehicle. If so, use the
following procedure to carefully
and safely complete this procedure.
1. On the vehicle to be jump-started,
remove the battery cover and any
terminal boots.
2. Inspect the battery for any signs of
electrolyte leaks, loose terminals,
or bulging sides. Leaking or bulg-
ing battery cases may indicate a
frozen or shorted battery.
3. Inspect the vehicle to be used for
jump-starting to determine if volt-
age and ground polarity are com-
patible. The vehicle must have a
12-volt DC, negative ground elec-
trical system.
4. Move the vehicle to be used for
the jump-start close enough to
ensure the jumper cables easily
reach; then shift into neutral, set
and lock the brakes, shut off all
electrical accessories, and turn the
ignition switch OFF.
NOTE: Make sure all switches on
the vehicle to be jump-started are
turned OFF.
5. Disconnect all external accessories
such as cell phones, GPS units,
and radios on both vehicles.
6. Attach one clamp of the positive
(red) jumper cable to the positive
(+) terminal (1) of the dead battery
(C) being careful not to touch any
metal with the other clamp; then
attach the other clamp of the posi-
tive (red) jumper cable to the posi-
tive (+) terminal (2) of the good
battery (B).
! WARNING
Improper handling or connecting of
a battery may result in severe injury
including acid burns, electrical
burns, or blindness as a result of an
explosion. Always remove rings and
watches.
! WARNING
Anytime service is performed on a
battery, the following must be
observed: keep sparks, open flame,
cigarettes, or any other flame away.
Always wear safety glasses. Pro-
tect skin and clothing when han-
dling a battery. When servicing
battery in enclosed space, keep the
area well-ventilated. Make sure bat-
tery venting is not obstructed.
! WARNING
If any of these conditions exist, DO
NOT attempt a jump-start, boost, or
charge the battery. An explosion
could occur causing serious injury.
CAUTION
Always make sure the electrical sys-
tems are of the same voltage and
ground polarity prior to connecting
jumper cables. If not, severe electri-
cal damage may occur.
CAUTION
Failure to disconnect electronic
accessories during jump-starting
may cause system damage due to
power spikes.
