Arctic Cat 650 H1 2010 Operator's Manual page 70

A. When using an automatic bat-
tery charger, always follow the
charger manufacturer's instruc-
tions.
B. When using a constant-current
battery charger, use the follow-
ing Battery Charging Chart.
CAUTION
Never exceed the standard charg-
ing rate.
! WARNING
An overheated battery
explode causing severe injury or
death. Always monitor charging
times and charge rates carefully.
Stop charging if
becomes very warm to the touch.
Allow it to cool before resuming
charging.
Battery Charging Chart
(Constant-Current Charger)
Battery
Charge
Voltage
State
(DC) (at 1.5-2.0 Amps)
12.5 or more 100%
12.2-12.4 75%-99%
12.0-12.2 50%-74%
11.0-11.9 25%-49%
11.5 or less 0-24%
 NOTE: If the battery voltage is
11.5 DC Volts or less, some char-
gers may "cut off" and fail to
charge. If this occurs, connect a
fully charged booster battery in
parallel (positive to positive and
negative to negative) for a short
period of time with the charger
connected. After 10-15 minutes,
disconnect the booster battery
leaving the charger connected and
the charger should continue to
charge. If the charger "cuts off,"
replace the battery.
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8. After charging the battery for the
specified time, remove the battery
charger and allow the battery to sit
for 1-2 hours.
9. Connect the multimeter and test
the battery voltage. The meter
should read at least 12.5 DC Volts.
If the voltage is as specified, the
battery is ready for service.
 NOTE: If voltage in step 9 is
below specifications, charge the
battery an additional 1-5 hours;
then retest. Recheck electrolyte
level and the battery is ready for
could
service.
10. Place the battery in the battery
compartment; then coat the battery
posts and cable ends with a light
the battery
coat of multi-purpose grease.
Before installing the battery, make
sure the ignition switch is in the
Charge Time
OFF position.
Required
11. Connect the battery cables (posi-
None tive cable first); then install the
battery hold-down.
3-6 hours
5-11 hours
13 hours
(minimum)
Connecting cables in reverse (pos-
20 hours
itive to negative and negative to
(minimum)
positive) can cause serious dam-
age to the electrical system.
 NOTE: Arctic Cat highly recom-
mends all ATV batteries be con-
nected to a maintenance charger
during storage or any extended
period of non-use.
MUST have an automatic float,
storage-safe,
nance mode to avoid battery dam-
age
overcharging.
maintenance charger, use any of
the following procedures.
CAUTION
CAUTION
The charger
or pulse mainte-
due to long-term
To connect the