Battery (Electric Start) - Arctic Cat BEARCAT F5 Operator's Manual

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NOTE: Take the snowmobile to an
authorized Arctic Cat Snowmobile
dealer for inspection and service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
CAUTION
It is critical that the checking/adjust-
ing valve clearance be done at the
recommended intervals or severe
engine damage may occur.

Battery (Electric Start)

These standard and sealed batteries after
being in service require regular cleaning
and recharging in order to deliver peak
performance and maximum service life.
The following procedures are recom-
mended for cleaning and maintaining
standard and sealed batteries. Always
read and follow instructions provided
with battery chargers and battery prod-
ucts.
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NOTE: Battery maintenance may
be done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
To remove and charge the battery, use the
following procedure:
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a
battery, the
observed: Keep sparks, open flame,
cigarettes, or any other flame away.
Always wear safety glasses. Protect
skin and clothing when handling bat-
teries. When servicing battery in
enclosed space, keep the area well-
ventilated. Make sure battery venting
is not obstructed.
! WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
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following must
1. Remove the negative battery cable;
then remove the positive cable and
on the standard battery, the battery
vent tube. Remove the battery from
the snowmobile. Care should be
taken not to damage the vent tube.
! WARNING
Avoid spillage and contact with skin,
eyes, and clothing.
Do not charge the battery while it is in
the snowmobile with the battery ter-
minals connected.
2. Thoroughly wash the battery with
soap and water.
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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.
3. Using a wire brush, clean the battery
posts and cable ends removing all
corrosive buildup. Replace dam-
aged cables or cable ends.
4. On a standard battery, add clean dis-
tilled water to bring fluid level to the
UPPER level line.
Do not remove seal strip on a sealed
battery.
! WARNING
be
Battery acid is harmful if it contacts
eyes, skin, or clothing. Care must be
taken whenever handling a battery.
Never use electrolyte (sulfuric acid)
to "top off" the battery. Use only dis-
tilled water or severe battery damage
may occur.
5. Using a multimeter, test the battery
voltage. The meter must read no less
than 12.5 DC Volts for a fully
charged battery.
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NOTE: At this point if the meter
reads as specified, the battery may
be returned to service (see step 9).
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