Arctic Cat 350 2011 Service Manual page 150

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Problem: Battery "sulfation" (Acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates)
Condition
1. Charging rate too low - too high
2. Battery electrolyte insufficient (350)
3. Specific gravity too low (350)
4. Battery run-down - damaged
5. Electrolyte contaminated
Problem: Battery discharges too rapidly
Condition
1. Electrolyte contaminated
2. Specific gravity too low (350)
3. Charging system not charging
4. Battery overcharged - damaged
5. Battery short-circuited
Problem: Battery polarity reversed
Condition
1. Battery incorrectly connected
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Remedy
1. Repair charging system
2. Keep electrolyte to prescribed level
3. Charge battery - add distilled water
4. Replace battery
5. Replace battery
Remedy
1. Replace battery
2. Charge battery - add distilled water
3. Check alternator - regulator/rectifier - circuit connections
4. Replace battery - correct charging system
5. Replace battery
Remedy
1. Reverse connections - replace battery - repair damage
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