Sea-doo RX Shop Manual page 233

Disconnect and remove battery from watercraft
as explained in Removal.
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled
water up to upper level line.
CAUTION: Do not overfill.
The battery must always be stored in fully charged
condition. If required, charge until specific gravity
of 1.265 is obtained.
CAUTION: Battery electrolyte temperature must
not exceed 50°C (122°F). The casing should not
feel hot.
Clean battery terminals and cable connections using
a wire brush. Apply a light coat of dielectric grease
on terminals.
Clean battery casing and caps using a solution of
baking soda and water.
CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning solution to
enter battery.
Rinse battery with clear water and dry well using
a clean cloth.
Store battery on a wooden shelf in a cool dry place.
Such conditions reduce self-discharging and keep
fluid evaporation to a minimum. Keep battery
away from dew, high moisture and direct sunlight.
During the storage period, recheck electrolyte lev-
el and specific gravity readings at least every
month. If necessary, keep the battery at its upper
level line and near full charge as possible (trickle
charge).
Activation of a New Battery
WARNING
Never charge or boost battery while installed
in watercraft.
A new battery is factory fresh dry charged. For
storage purposes, it is fitted with a temporary seal-
ing tube.
CAUTION: Do not remove the sealing tube or
loosen battery caps unless activation is desired.
NOTE: In case of accidental premature removal of
caps or sealing tube, battery should be given a full
charge.
SMR2000-061_09_03A.FM
Section 09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Subsection 03 (CHARGING SYSTEM)
Perform the following operations anytime a new
battery is to be installed.
1. Remove the sealing tube from the vent elbow.
Failure to remove the sealing tube could re-
sult in an explosion.
2. Remove caps and fill battery to UPPER LEVEL
line with electrolyte (specific gravity: 1.265 at
21°C (70°F)).
NOTE: This battery may fill slower than others
due to the anti-spill check ball design.
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1. Sealing tube removed
2. Battery electrolyte
3. Upper level line
3. Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes MIN-
IMUM so that electrolyte soak through battery
cells.
1. 30 minutes
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