Arctic Cat 2012 WildCat Operator's Manual page 43

1. Be sure the battery and terminals
have been cleaned with a baking soda
and water solution.
2. Be sure the charger and battery are in
a well-ventilated area and ensure the
battery charger cables will not contact
any battery acid. Be sure the charger
is unplugged from the 110-volt elec-
trical outlet.
3. Connect the red terminal lead from
the charger to the positive terminal of
the battery; then connect the black
terminal lead of the charger to the
negative terminal of the battery.
4. Plug the charger into a 110-volt elec-
trical outlet.
5. Using the Mode button (A) on the left
side of the charger, select the Normal
Charge Icon (E). The Normal Charge
Indicator (C) should illuminate on the
upper left portion of the charger.
6. The battery will charge to 95% of its
capacity at which time the Maintenance
Charge Indicator (D) will illuminate.

NOTE: For optimal charge and per-
formance, leave the charger con-
nected to the battery for a minimum 1
hour after the Maintenance Charge
Indicator (D) illuminates. If the bat-
tery becomes hot to the touch, stop
charging. Resume after it has cooled.
7. Once the battery has reached full
charge, unplug the charger from the
110-volt electrical outlet.

NOTE: If, after charging, the bat-
tery does not perform to operator
expectations, bring the battery to
an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for
further troubleshooting.
Jump-Starting

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 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 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.
must be
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