Battery - Arctic Cat ZR 3000 Operator's Manual

Battery

These sealed batteries after being in ser-
vice require regular cleaning and recharg-
ing in order to deliver peak performance
and maximum service life. The following
procedures are recommended for cleaning
and maintaining sealed batteries. Always
read and follow instructions provided with
battery chargers and battery products.
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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
Improper handling or connecting of a
battery may result in severe injury
including acid burns, electrical burns,
or blindness as a result of an explo-
sion. Always
watches. Any time service is per-
formed 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 han-
dling a battery. When servicing a bat-
tery in an enclosed space, keep the
area well-ventilated.
! 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.
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.
remove rings
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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.
and
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.
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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.
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 battery voltage.
The meter must read no less than 12.5
DC Volts for a fully charged battery.
CAUTION
CAUTION
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