Servicing; Tips For Charging A Used Battery - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Tundra Scandic 2004 Series Shop Manual

Section 06 ELECTRICAL
Subsection 04 (BATTERY)
10. Allow gas bubbles to escape by lightly shake bat-
tery.
11. Readjust electrolyte level.
1. Battery electrolyte
12. Reinstall caps and clean any electrolyte spill-
age using a solution of baking soda and water.
1. Baking soda
CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning solution to en-
ter battery interior since it will destroy the elec-
trolyte.
NOTE: It is recommended to verify the battery
charge once a month. If necessary, fully charge bat-
tery.
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SERVICING

Electrolyte Level
Since a battery has been activated (see above),
add distilled water to top up electrolyte.
TIPS FOR CHARGING A USED
BATTERY
CAUTION: Prior to charging the battery, always
remove it from the vehicle to prevent electro-
lyte spillage.
For best results, battery should be charged when
the electrolyte and the plates are at room temper-
ature. A battery that is cold may not accept current
for several hours after charging begun.
Do not charge frozen battery. If the battery charge
is very low, the battery may freeze. If it is suspect-
ed to be frozen, keep it in a heated area for about
2 hours before charging.
WARNING
Do not place battery near open flame.
Time required to charge a battery will vary depend-
ing some factors such as:
– Battery temperature: Charging time is increased
as the temperature goes down. The current ac-
cepted by a cold battery will remain low. As the
battery warms up, it will accept a higher rate of
charge.
– State of charge: Because the electrolyte is near-
ly pure water in a completely discharged battery,
it cannot accept current as well as electrolyte.
This is the reason the battery will not accept cur-
rent when the charging cycle first begins. As the
battery remains on the charger, the current from
the charger causes the electrolytic acid content
to rise which makes the electrolyte a better con-
ductor and then, the battery will accept a higher
charging rate.
– Type of charger: Battery chargers vary in the
amount of voltage and current that they can sup-
ply. Therefore, time required for the battery to be-
gin accepting measurable current will also vary.
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