Arctic Cat XF 7000 Operator's Manual page 39

1. Remove the torx-head screw from
the rear underside of the seat; then
remove the seat.
CAUTION
On the LXR, make sure to disconnect
the seat heater harness connector
prior to removing the seat.
2. Remove the negative battery cable
and ground wire; then remove the
positive cable.
NOTE: For installing purposes
prior to removing the battery, note
the routing and securing locations of
the cables and harness wires.
3. Remove the two screws and lock
nuts securing the battery bracket/
solenoid to the seat-base; then move
the bracket up and out of the way
and remove the battery.
! WARNING
Avoid spillage and contact with skin,
eyes, and clothing.
CAUTION
Do not charge the battery while it is in
the snowmobile with the battery ter-
minals connected.
4. Thoroughly wash the battery with
soap and water; then using a wire
brush, clean the battery posts and
cable ends removing all corrosive
buildup. Replace damaged cables or
cable ends.
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.
CAUTION
Do not remove seal strip on a sealed
battery.
! WARNING
Battery acid is harmful if it contacts
eyes, skin, or clothing. Care must be
taken whenever handling a battery.
5. Using a multimeter, test the battery
voltage. The meter must read no less
than 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 9).
6. If the meter reads less than specified
voltage, charge the battery using the
following guidelines.
A. When using an automatic battery
charger, always follow the char-
ger manufacturer’'s instructions.
B. When using a constant-current
battery charger, use the follow-
ing Battery Charging Chart.
CAUTION
Never exceed the standard charging
rate.
746-170A
! WARNING
An overheated battery could explode
causing severe
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.
Battery Charging Chart
(Constant-Current Charger)
Battery
Charge
Voltage
State
(DC)
12.5 (mini- 100%
mum)
12.2-12.4 75%-99%
12.0-12.2 50%-74%
11.0-11.9 25%-49% 13 hours (minimum)
11.5 or less 0-24%
injury or death.
Charge Time
Required (at 1.5-
2.0 Amps)
None
3-6 hours
5-11 hours
20 hours (minimum)
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