Arctic Cat 2015 Wildcat Operator's Manual page 51

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
such as cell phones, GPS units, and
radios on both vehicles.
CAUTION
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)
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.
7. Attach one clamp of the negative
(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
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.
8. Stand well away from the dead bat-
tery 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 bat-
tery and allow it to run for several
minutes before disconnecting the
jumper cables.
10. Remove the jumper cables in oppo-
site order of hook-up (4, 3, 2, 1). Be
careful not to short cables against
bare metal.
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NOTE: Have the battery and elec-
trical system checked prior to oper-
ating the vehicle again.
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