Arctic Cat 450 H1 2010 Operator's Manual page 76

8. Place the battery in the battery
compartment; then coat the battery
posts and cable ends with a light
coat of multi-purpose grease.
CAUTION
Before installing the battery, make
sure the ignition switch is in the OFF
position.
9. Connect the battery cables (posi-
tive cable first); then install the
battery hold-down.
CAUTION
Connecting cables in reverse (posi-
tive to negative and negative to pos-
itive) can cause serious damage to
the electrical system.
 NOTE: Arctic Cat highly recom-
mends all ATV batteries be con-
nected to a maintenance charger
during storage or any extended
period of non-use. This charger
MUST have an automatic float,
storage-safe, or pulse
nance mode to avoid battery dam-
age due to
overcharging. To connect
maintenance charger, use any of
the following procedures.
A. Remove the battery cover; then
connect the charger leads (posi-
tive cable first) directly to the
battery.
B. Locate the rear accessory con-
nector and connect the charger
leads (positive cable first)
directly to the connector.
C. Using an appropriate adapter,
connect the charger to any DC
power outlet.
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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.
! WARNING
Improper handling or connecting of
a battery may result in severe injury
including
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
mainte-
battery, the
observed: keep sparks, open flame,
long-term
cigarettes, or any other flame away.
the
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.
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.
acid burns, electrical
following must be