Arctic Cat 700 DIESEL Operator's Manual page 65

Jump-Starting
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NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recom-
mend jump-starting a vehicle with a
dead battery but rather to remove
the battery, service it, and correctly
charge it; however, in an emer-
gency, it may be necessary to jump-
start a vehicle. If so, use the follow-
ing 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
watches.
1. On the vehicle to be jump-started,
remove the battery cover and any ter-
minal boots.
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a
battery, the
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 venting
is not obstructed.
2. Inspect the battery for any signs of
electrolyte leaks, loose terminals, or
bulging sides. Leaking or bulging bat-
tery 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.
remove rings
following must
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.
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NOTE: Make sure all switches on
the vehicle to be jump-started are
and
turned OFF.
5. Disconnect all external accessories
such as cell phones, GPS units, and
radios on both vehicles.
Failure to
accessories
be
may cause system damage due to
power spikes.
6. Attach one clamp of the positive (red)
jumper cable to the positive (+) termi-
nal (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 (+) 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.
CAUTION
CAUTION
disconnect
during jump-starting
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