Battery - Arctic Cat 550 H1 EFI Manual

Ball Joint Boots
(Upper and Lower/Right
and Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four ball joint boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the ball joint for free-play by
grasping the steering knuckle and
turning it from side to side and up
and down.
5. If boot damage is present or ball
joint free-play seems excessive,
contact an authorized Arctic Cat
ATV dealer for service.
Tie Rod Boots (Innerand
Outer/Right and Left)
1. Secure the ATV on a support stand
to elevate the front wheels.
2. Remove both front wheels.
3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
4. Check the tie rod end free-play by
grasping the tie rod near the end and
attempting to move it up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod
end free-play seems excessive, con-
tact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV
dealer for service.
Drive Axle Boots
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1. Inspect all drive axle boots for
cracks, tears, or perforations.
2. If boot damage is present, contact an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer
for service.

BATTERY

The battery is located under the seat.
After being in service, batteries 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
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maintaining sealed batteries. Always
read and follow instructions provided
with battery chargers and battery prod-
ucts.
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NOTE: Battery maintenance can
be performed by the ATV owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the ATV to an
authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for
this service. This service is at the
discretion and expense of the ATV
owner.
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