Arctic Cat 2015 WILDCAT TRAIL/XT Operator's Manual page 47

! WARNING
Improper handling or connecting of a
battery may result in serious injury
including acid burns, electrical burns, or
blindness as a result of an explosion.
Always remove rings and watches.
1. On the vehicle being jump-started,
remove the battery cover and any ter-
minal 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 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 or death.
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 sys-
tems are of the same voltage and
ground polarity prior to connecting
jumper cables. If not, severe electri-
cal damage could 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
turned OFF.
5. Disconnect all external accessories
Failure to disconnect electronic acces-
sories during jump-starting may cause
system damage due to power spikes.
6. Attach one clamp of the positive (red)
must be
.
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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
Never make the final connection to a bat-
tery as a spark could ignite hydrogen
gases causing an explosion of the bat-
tery resulting in acid burns or blindness.
such as cell phones, GPS units, and
radios on both vehicles.
CAUTION
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)
(black) jumper cable to the negative
(-) 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 compo-
nents.
! WARNING
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