Battery - Sea-doo RX Shop Manual

BATTERY

Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM: DISCHARGED OR WEAK BATTERY
CAUSE
1. Battery posts and/
or cable terminal
oxidized.
2. Loose or bad
connections.
3. Faulty battery
(sulfated, doesn't
keep a full charge,
damaged casing,
loose post).
4. 15 amp fuse(s) burnt
or faulty rectifier.
5. Faulty battery
charging coil
(or stator).
Removal
WARNING
Battery BLACK negative cable must always
be disconnected first and connected last.
Never charge or boost battery while installed
in watercraft.
RX Models
Remove LH side bilge vent tube at rear.
1. LH side vent tube
SMR2000-061_09_03A.FM
REMEDY
Clean and coat with
dielectric grease.
Check wiring and
connector cleanliness,
damaged or short circuit.
Replace.
First check fuse. If it is in
good condition, check
rectifier/regulator.
Replace.
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Section 09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
All Models
1. Disconnect the BLACK negative cable first.
2. Disconnect the RED positive cable last.
3. Remove the vent line from the battery.
4. Remove the holding strap.
5. Withdraw battery from watercraft being careful
not lean it so that electrolyte flows out of vent
elbow.
WARNING
Electrolyte is poisonous and dangerous.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing.
Wear a suitable pair of non-absorbent gloves
when removing the battery by hand.
CAUTION: Should any electrolyte spillage oc-
cur, immediately wash off with a solution of
baking soda and water.
Cleaning
Clean the battery casing, caps, cables and battery
posts using a solution of baking soda and water.
CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning solution to
enter battery.
Remove corrosion from battery cable terminals
and battery posts using a firm wire brush. Rinse
with clear water and dry well.
Inspection
Visually inspect battery casing for cracks or other
possible damage. If casing is damaged, replace
battery and thoroughly clean battery tray and close
area with water and baking soda.
Inspect battery posts for security of mounting.
Inspect for cracked or damaged battery caps, re-
place defective caps.
WARNING
Battery caps do not have vent holes. Make
sure that vent line is not obstructed.
Electrolyte Level
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled
water up to upper level line.
CAUTION: Add only distilled water in an acti-
vated battery.
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