Arctic Cat 450 i TRV/OT User Manual page 77

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, electrical burns,
or blindness as a result of an explo-
sion. Always remove
watches.
1. On the vehicle to be jump-started,
remove the battery cover and any
terminal boots.
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a
battery, the following
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 a battery in
an enclosed space, keep the area
well-ventilated. Make sure battery
venting is not obstructed.
2. Inspect the battery for any signs of
electrolyte leaks, loose terminals, or
bulging sides. Leaking or bulging
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.
3. Inspect the vehicle to be used for
jump-starting to determine if voltage
and ground polarity are compatible.
The vehicle must have a 12-volt DC,
negative ground electrical system.
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 acces-
sories, and turn the ignition switch
OFF.
 NOTE: Make sure all switches on
the vehicle to be jump-started are
turned OFF.
rings and
5. Disconnect all external accessories
such as cell phones, GPS units, and
radios on both vehicles.
Failure to
accessories
may cause system damage due to
must be
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 positive (red)
jumper cable to the positive (+) ter-
minal (2) of the good battery (B).
 NOTE: Some jumper cables may
be the same color but the clamps
or ends will be color-coded red
and black.
CAUTION
CAUTION
disconnect electronic
during jump-starting
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