Arctic Cat XC 450 Operator's Manual page 53

! WARNING
If any of these conditions exist, DO NOT attempt a jump-start,
boost, or charge the battery. An explosion could occur caus-
ing 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.
CAUTION
Always make sure the electrical systems are of the same volt-
age and ground polarity prior to connecting jumper cables. If
not, severe electrical damage may occur.
4. Move the vehicle 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 ignition switch OFF.
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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 positive
(red) jumper cable to posi-
tive (+) terminal (1) of 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 (+) terminal (2) of
the good battery (B).
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NOTE: Some jumper cables may be the same color but the
clamps or ends will be color-coded red and black.
7. Attach one clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable to the neg-
ative (-) terminal (3) of the good battery (B); then attach the other
clamp of the negative (black) jumper cable (4) to an unpainted
metal surface (A) on the engine or frame well away from the dead
battery and fuel system components.
! WARNING
Never make the final connection to a battery as a spark could
ignite hydrogen gases causing an explosion of the battery
resulting in acid burns or blindness.
8. Stand well away from the dead battery and start the vehicle with
the good battery. Allow the vehicle to run for several minutes
applying some charge to the dead battery.
9. Start the vehicle with the dead battery and allow it to run for sev-
eral minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
10. Remove the jumper cables in opposite order of hook-up (4, 3, 2,
1). Be careful not to short cables against bare metal.
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