Arctic Cat 366 2010 Operator's Manual page 69

Battery Charging Chart
(Constant-Current Charger)
Battery Charge
Voltage (DC) State
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.
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
service.
10. Place the battery in the battery
compartment; then coat the battery
posts and cable ends with a light
Charge Time
coat of multi-purpose grease.
Required
(at 1.5-2.0
Amps)
None Before installing the battery, make
sure the ignition switch is in the
3-6 hours
OFF position.
5-11 hours
11. Connect the battery cables (posi-
13 hours
tive cable first); then install the
(minimum)
battery hold-down.
20 hours
(minimum)
Connecting cables in reverse (posi-
tive to negative and negative to
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. The charger
MUST have an automatic float,
storage-safe,
nance mode to avoid battery dam-
age
overcharging.
maintenance charger, use any of
the following procedures.
A. Remove the battery cover; then
connect the charger leads (posi-
tive cable first) directly to the
battery.
B. Locate the rear accessory con-
nector and connect the charger
leads (positive cable first)
directly to the connector.
C. Using an appropriate adapter,
connect the charger to any DC
power outlet.
CAUTION
CAUTION
or pulse mainte-
due to long-term
To connect
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the