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NOTE: Battery maintenance can
be performed by the ATV owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner
does not feel qualified, take the
ATV to an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for this service. This
service is at the discretion and
expense of the ATV owner.
! WARNING
Anytime service is performed on a
battery, the following must be
observed: keep sparks, open flame,
cigarettes, or any other flame away.
Always wear safety glasses. Pro-
tect skin and clothing when han-
dling a battery. When servicing
battery in enclosed space, keep the
area well-ventilated. Make sure bat-
tery venting is not obstructed.
1. Remove the battery hold-down;
then disconnect the battery cables
(negative cable first).
2. Disconnect the vent hose.
3. Remove the battery from the bat-
tery compartment; then thoroughly
wash the battery and battery com-
partment with soap and water.
NOTE: If battery posts, cable
ends, or the battery case has a
build-up of white/green powder
residue, apply water and baking
soda to neutralize acid; then flush
off with warm soapy water.
4. Using a wire brush, clean the bat-
tery posts and cable ends removing
all corrosive buildup. Replace
damaged cables or cable ends.
5. Add clean distilled water to bring
fluid level to the UPPER level
line.
! WARNING
Battery acid is harmful if it contacts
eyes, skin, or clothing. Care must be
taken whenever handling a battery.
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CAUTION
Never use electrolyte (sulfuric acid)
to "top off" the battery. Use only
distilled water or severe battery
damage may occur.
6. Using a multimeter, test the battery
voltage. The meter must read at
least 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 10).
7. If the meter reads less than speci-
fied voltage, charge the battery
using the following guidelines.
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 charging
rate.
! WARNING
An overheated battery could explode
causing severe injury or death.
Always monitor charging times and
charge rates carefully. Stop charging
if the battery becomes very warm to
the touch. Allow it to cool before
resuming charging.
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