Arctic Cat 2012 WildCat Operator's Manual page 42

Loss of battery charge may be caused by
ambient temperature, ignition OFF cur-
rent draw, corroded terminals, self dis-
charge, frequent start/stops, and short
engine run times. Frequent winch usage,
snowplowing, extended low RPM opera-
tion, short trips, and high amperage
accessory usage are also reasons for bat-
tery discharge.
Maintenance Charging

NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the
use of the CTEK Multi US 800 or the
CTEK Multi US 3300 for battery main-
tenance charging.
charging is required on all batteries
not used for more than two weeks or
as required by battery drain.
1. When charging a battery in the vehi-
cle, be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF position.

NOTE: Be sure to maintain the
fluid of the battery at the UPPER
LEVEL. Use only distilled water
when adding fluid to these batteries.
2. Clean the battery terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water.
3. Be sure the charger and battery are in
a well-ventilated area and ensure the
battery charger cables will not contact
any battery acid. Be sure the charger
is unplugged from the 110-volt elec-
trical outlet.
4. Connect the red terminal lead from
the charger to the positive terminal of
the battery; then connect the black
terminal lead of the charger to the
negative terminal of the battery.

NOTE: Optional battery charging
adapters are available from your
authorized Arctic Cat dealer to con-
nect directly to your vehicle from the
recommended chargers to simplify
the maintenance charging process.
Check with your authorized Arctic
Cat dealer for proper installation of
these charging adapter connectors.
5. Plug the battery charger into a 110-
volt electrical outlet.
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6. If using the CTEK Multi US 800,
there are no further buttons to push. If
using the CTEK Multi US 3300, press
the Mode button (A) at the left of the
charger until the Maintenance Charge
Icon (B) at the bottom illuminates.
The Normal Charge Indicator (C)
should illuminate on the upper por-
tion of the battery charger.
Maintenance

NOTE:
will charge the battery to 95%
capacity at which time the Mainte-
nance Charge Indicator (D) will illu-
minate and the maintainer/charger
will change to pulse/float mainte-
nance. If the battery falls below 12.9
DC volts, the charger will automati-
cally start again at the first step of
the charge sequence.

NOTE: Not using a battery char-
ger with the proper float mainte-
nance will damage the battery if
connected over extended periods.
Charging

NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends
the use of the CTEK Multi US 800 or
the CTEK Multi US 3300 for battery
maintenance charging.
800E
The maintainer/charger
3300A