Electrical System; Battery - Arctic Cat ROV 2013 Service Manual

Electrical System

 NOTE: Certain components and sensors can be
checked by using the EFI diagnostic system and digi-
tal gauge (see EFI Diagnostic System in this section
for more information).
SPECIAL TOOLS
A number of special tools must be available to the techni-
cian when performing service procedures in this section.
Refer to the current Special Tools Catalog for the appro-
priate tool description.
Description
Fluke Model 73 Multimeter
Fluke Model 77 Multimeter
Timing Light
MaxiClips
Peak Voltage Reading Adapter
Test Plug/Code List
NOTE: Special tools are available from the Arctic
Cat Service Department.

Battery

 NOTE: Preliminary checks may be performed on
this component using the diagnostic mode on the
LCD gauge (see EFI Diagnostic System in this sec-
tion)
The battery is located under the seat.
After being in service, batteries require regular cleaning
and recharging in order to deliver peak performance and
maximum service life. The following procedures are rec-
ommended for cleaning and maintaining lead-acid batter-
ies. Always read and follow instructions provided with
battery chargers and battery products.
 NOTE: Refer to all warnings and cautions provided
with the battery or battery maintainer/charger.
Loss of battery charge may be caused by ambient temper-
ature, ignition OFF current draw, corroded terminals, self
discharge, frequent start/stops, and short engine run
times. Frequent winch usage, snowplowing, extended
low RPM operation, short trips, and high amperage
accessory usage are also reasons for battery discharge.
Maintenance Charging
 NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of the CTEK
Multi US 800 or the CTEK Multi US 3300 for battery
maintenance charging. Maintenance charging is
required on all batteries not used for more than two
weeks or as required by battery drain.
1. When charging a battery in the vehicle, be sure the
ignition switch is in the OFF position.
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 NOTE: Be sure to maintain the fluid of the battery at
the UPPER LEVEL. Use only distilled water when
adding fluid to these batteries.
2. Clean the battery terminals with a solution of baking
soda and water.
3. Be sure the charger and battery are in a well-venti-
lated area and ensure the battery charger cables will
not contact any battery acid. Be sure the charger is
unplugged from the 110-volt electrical outlet.
4. Connect the red terminal lead from the charger to the
positive terminal of the battery; then connect the
black terminal lead of the charger to the negative ter-
minal of the battery.
5. Plug the battery charger into a 110-volt electrical
outlet.
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6. If using the CTEK Multi US 800, there are no further
0644-559
buttons to push. If using the CTEK Multi US 3300,
0644-296 press the Mode button (A) at the left of the charger
until the Maintenance Charge Icon (B) at the bottom
0744-041
illuminates. The Normal Charge Indicator (C) should
0644-307
illuminate on the upper portion of the battery charger.
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 NOTE: The maintainer/charger will charge the battery
to 95% capacity at which time the Maintenance Charge
Indicator (D) will illuminate and the maintainer/charger
will change to pulse/float maintenance. If the battery
falls below 12.9 DC volts, the charger will automatically
start again at the first step of the charge sequence.
 NOTE: Not using a battery charger with the proper
float maintenance will damage the battery if con-
nected over extended periods.
800E
3300A