Arctic Cat 366 2010 Operator's Manual page 70

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.
! WARNING
Improper handling or connecting
of a battery may result in severe
injury including acid burns, electri-
cal burns, or blindness as a result
of an explosion. Always remove
rings and watches.
1. On the vehicle to be jump-started,
remove the battery cover and any
terminal boots.
! 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. Protect
skin and clothing when handling a
battery. When servicing battery in
enclosed space, keep the area well-
ventilated. Make sure battery vent-
ing is not obstructed.
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.
! 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.
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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.
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.
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.
CAUTION
Failure to disconnect electronic
accessories during jump-starting
may cause system damage due to
power spikes.
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).