Arctic Cat XC 450 Operator's Manual page 52

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NOTE: Optional battery charging adapters are available
from your authorized Arctic Cat dealer to connect directly to
your vehicle from the recommended chargers to simplify the
maintenance charging process. Check with your authorized
Arctic Cat dealer for proper installation of these charging
adapter connectors.
4. Plug the battery charger into a 110-volt electrical outlet.
5. If using the CTEK Multi US
800, there are no further but-
tons to push. If using the
CTEK Multi US 3300, press
the Mode button (A) at the left
of the charger until the Main-
tenance Charge Icon (B) or
Normal Charge Icon (E) at the
bottom illuminates. The Nor-
mal Charge Indicator (C)
should illuminate on the upper portion of the battery charger.
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NOTE: For optimal charge and performance, leave the charger
connected to the battery for a minimum 1 hour after the Mainte-
nance Charge Indicator (D) illuminates. 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 auto-
matically start again at the first step of the charge sequence.
If the battery becomes hot to the touch, stop charging. Resume
after it has cooled.
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NOTE: Not using a battery charger with the proper float
maintenance will damage the battery if connected over
extended periods.
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6. Once the battery has reached full charge, unplug the charger from
the 110-volt electrical outlet.
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NOTE: If, after charging, the battery does not perform to
operator expectations, bring the battery to an authorized
Arctic Cat dealer for further troubleshooting.
Jump-Starting
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NOTE: Arctic Cat does not recommend jump-starting a vehi-
cle with a dead battery but rather to remove the battery, service
it, and correctly charge it; however, in an emergency, it may be
necessary to jump-start a vehicle. If so, use the following pro-
cedure to carefully and safely complete this procedure.
Improper handling or connecting of a battery may result in seri-
ous injury including acid burns, electrical burns, or blindness
3300A
as a result of an explosion. Always remove rings and watches.
1. On the vehicle to be jump-started, remove the battery cover and
any terminal boots.
Any time 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. Protect skin
and clothing when handling a battery. When servicing battery
in enclosed space, keep the area well-ventilated. Make sure
battery venting is not obstructed.
2. Inspect the battery for any signs of electrolyte leaks, loose termi-
nals, or bulging sides. Leaking or bulging battery cases may indi-
cate a frozen or shorted battery.
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