welding on atv

[mbown]

I need to do some welding on my Artic Cat 375 hitch. My concern is what do I need to do before welding Or is it of any concern? to protect the alternator?

 

[George2615]

Disconnect the ATV battery and keep your welding ground close to the hitch you are welding.

 

[mbown]

Thanks for the quick reply,will proceed from here.

 

[MitchellB]

I have also either removed or thrown a wet blanket/towel over anything that can catch fire or melt from welding sparks. Like plastic seats or fuel tanks - especially fuel tanks.

 

[yomax4]

I have also either removed or thrown a wet blanket/towel over anything that can catch fire or melt from welding sparks. Like plastic seats or fuel tanks - especially fuel tanks.

Good plan.. Also I always do a double ground when ever electronics are concerned. Use the welder ground close to the joint and I run another to earth or another source. You wont have any probs.

 

[ericher69]

Can't go wrong by disconnecting the cdi, battery, keeping ground clamp as close to the weld as possible and a FULL gas tank.

An extinguisher-ABC type nearby and a quick means of egress; keep your path to the exit clear.

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