Battery (Electric Start) - Arctic Cat CFR 800 2010 Operator's Manual

BATTERY (Electric
Start)
These standard and sealed batteries
after being in service require regular
cleaning and recharging in order to
deliver peak performance and maxi-
mum service life. The following proce-
dures are recommended for cleaning
and maintaining standard and sealed
batteries. Always read and follow
instructions provided with battery char-
gers and battery products.
 NOTE: Battery maintenance may
be done by the snowmobile owner
if qualified to do so. If the owner
does not feel qualified, take the
snowmobile to an authorized Arc-
tic Cat Snowmobile dealer for this
service. This service is at the dis-
cretion and expense of the snow-
mobile owner.
To remove and charge the battery, use
the following procedure:
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a
battery, the following must be
observed: Keep
flame, cigarettes, or any other
flame away. Always wear safety
glasses. Protect skin and clothing
when handling batteries. When
servicing battery
space, keep the area well-venti-
lated. Make sure battery venting is
not obstructed.
! WARNING
Battery posts,
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the state of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling.
MAINTENANCE
sparks, open
in enclosed
terminals, and
1. Remove the
cable; then remove the positive
cable and on the standard battery,
the battery vent tube. Remove the
battery from the snowmobile. Care
should be taken not to damage the
vent tube.
! WARNING
Avoid spillage and contact with
skin, eyes, and clothing.
CAUTION
Do not charge the battery while it
is in the snowmobile with the bat-
tery terminals connected.
2. Thoroughly wash the battery with
soap and water.
 NOTE: If battery posts or cable
ends have a build-up of white/
green powder residue, apply water
and baking soda to neutralize acid;
then flush off with warm soapy
water.
3. Using a wire brush, clean the bat-
tery posts and cable ends removing
all corrosive buildup. Replace
damaged cables or cable ends.
4. On a standard battery, add clean
distilled water to bring fluid level
to the UPPER level line.
CAUTION
Do not remove seal strip on a
sealed battery.
! WARNING
Battery acid is harmful if it con-
tacts eyes, skin, or clothing. Care
must be taken whenever handling
a battery.
CAUTION
Never use electrolyte
acid) to "top off" the battery. Use
only distilled water or severe bat-
tery damage may occur.
negative battery
(sulfuric
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