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6. Attach one clamp of the positive (red) jumper cable to the posi-
tive (+) terminal (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 (+) termi-
nal (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 components.
8. Stand well away from the dead battery 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 battery and allow it to run for sev-
eral minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables.
10. Remove the jumper cables in opposite order of hook-up (4, 3, 2,
1). Be careful not to short cables against bare metal.
NOTE: Have the battery and electrical system checked
prior to operating the vehicle again.
Spark Plug
The ATV comes equipped with a specified spark plug. See the specifica-
tions chart for the correct spark plug. A light brown insulator indicates that
the plug is correct. A white or dark insulator indicates that the engine may
need to be serviced or the carburetor may need to be adjusted.
Consult an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer if the plug insulator is
not a light brown color. To help
prevent cold weather fouling, make
sure to thoroughly warm up the
engine before operating.
To maintain a hot, strong spark,
keep the plug free of carbon.
Before removing the spark plug, be
sure to clean the area around the spark plug. If you do not, dirt could
enter engine when removing or installing the spark plug.
CAUTION
Failure to disconnect electronic accessories during jump-start-
ing may cause system damage due to power spikes.
! WARNING
Never make the final connection to a battery as a spark could
ignite hydrogen gases causing an explosion of the battery
resulting in acid burns or blindness.
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