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WARNING
Improper handling or connecting of
a battery may result in severe injury
including
acid
burns, or blindness as a result of an
explosion. Always remove rings and
watches. Any time service is per-
formed on a battery, the following
must be observed: keep sparks,
open flame, cigarettes, or any other
flame away. Always wear safety
glasses. Protect skin and clothing
when handling a battery. When ser-
vicing a battery in an enclosed
space, keep the area well-venti-
lated.
WARNING
Battery
posts,
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the state of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
1. Remove the torx-head screw from
the rear underside of the seat; then
remove the seat.
CAUTION
Make sure to disconnect the seat
heater harness connector prior to
removing the seat.
2. Remove the negative battery cable
and ground wire; then remove the
positive cable.
NOTE: For installing purposes
prior to removing the battery, note
the routing and securing locations
of the cables and harness wires.
3. Remove the two lock nuts securing
the battery bracket/solenoid to the
seat-base; then move the bracket up
and out of the way and remove the
battery.
burns,
electrical
terminals,
and
WARNING
Avoid spillage and contact with
skin, eyes, and clothing.
CAUTION
Do not charge the battery while it is
in the snowmobile with the battery
terminals connected.
4. Thoroughly wash the battery with soap
and water; then using a wire brush,
clean the battery posts and cable ends
removing
all
Replace damaged cables or cable ends.
NOTE: If battery posts or cable
ends have a build-up of white/green
powder residue, apply water and
baking soda to neutralize acid; then
flush off with warm soapy water.
CAUTION
Do not remove seal strip on a
sealed battery.
WARNING
Battery acid is harmful if it contacts
eyes, skin, or clothing. Care must be
taken whenever handling a battery.
5. Using a multimeter, test the battery
voltage. The meter must read no less
than 12.5 DC Volts for a fully
charged battery.
NOTE: At this point if the meter
reads as specified, the battery may
be returned to service (see step 9).
6. If the meter reads less than specified
voltage, charge the battery using the
following guidelines.
A. When using an automatic battery
charger, always follow the char-
ger manufacturer's instructions.
Lock Nuts
Battery Bracket
0747-528
corrosive
buildup.
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