Battery; General; Removal - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Tundra Scandic 2004 Series Shop Manual

BATTERY

GENERAL

Skandic WT/SWT/SUV 550/SUV 600
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery is used for these
SKI-DOO snowmobiles. AGM battery is sealed, non-
spillable and maintenance free.

REMOVAL

All Models
WARNING
Battery BLACK negative cable must always
be disconnected first and connected last.
WARNING
Never charge or boost battery while installed
on vehicle.
Before removing battery, remove air silencer to get
access to the battery.
Unlock the spring lock and remove intake cover
and tube plate from the air silencer.
Remove pulley guard to get access to air intake
adaptor collars clamps of air silencer.
Loose clamps and remove air silencer.
TYPICAL
1. Air silencer (cover and tube plate removed)
2. Collars loosened
MMR2004-132_06_04A.FM
Section 06 ELECTRICAL
Subsection 04 (BATTERY)
Unbolt battery cover steel strip and remove battery
cover.
TYPICAL
1. Battery cover
Unplug vent tube from battery vent nipple.
Disconnect the black negative cable first followed
by red cable and remove battery.
TYPICAL
1. Vent tube
2. Black negative cable
3. Red cable
Remove battery from vehicle being careful not lean
it so that electrolyte flows out of vent tube.
CAUTION: Should any electrolyte spillage oc-
cur, immediately wash off with a solution of
baking soda and water to prevent damage to
vehicle components.
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