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NOTE: If the battery voltage is
11.5 DC Volts or less, some chargers
may “cut off” and fail to charge. If
this occurs, connect a fully charged
booster battery in parallel (positive
to positive and negative to negative)
for a short period of time with the
charger connected. After 10-15 min-
utes, disconnect the booster battery
leaving the charger connected and
the charger should continue to
charge. If the charger “cuts off,”
replace the battery.
6. After charging the battery for the
specified time, remove the battery
charger and allow the battery to sit
for 1-2 hours.
7. Connect the multimeter and test
the battery voltage. The meter
should read at least 12.5 DC Volts.
If the voltage is as specified, the
battery is ready for service.
NOTE: If voltage in step 7 is below
specifications, charge the battery an
additional 1-5 hours; then retest.
8. Place the battery in the battery
compartment; then coat the battery
posts and cable ends with a light
coat of multi-purpose grease.
9. Connect the battery cables (posi-
tive cable first); then install the
battery hold-down.
NOTE: Arctic Cat highly recom-
mends all ATV batteries be con-
nected to a maintenance charger
during storage or any extended
period of non-use. This charger
MUST have an automatic float, stor-
age-safe, or pulse maintenance
mode to avoid battery damage due
to long-term overcharging. To con-
nect the maintenance charger, use
any of the following procedures.
A. Remove the battery cover; then
connect the charger leads (posi-
tive cable first) directly to the
battery.
B. Locate the rear accessory con-
nector and connect the charger
leads (positive cable first)
directly to the connector.
C. Using an appropriate adapter,
connect the charger to any DC
power outlet.
Jump-Starting
NOTE: Arctic Cat does not rec-
ommend jump-starting a vehicle
with a dead battery but rather to
remove the battery, service it, and
correctly charge it; however, in an
emergency, it may be necessary to
jump-start a vehicle. If so, use the
following procedure to carefully
and safely complete this procedure.
Battery Charging Chart
(Constant-Current Charger)
Battery
Voltage
(DC)
Charge
State
Charge Time
Required
(at 1.5-2.0
Amps)
12.5 or more
100%
None
12.2-12.4
75%-99%
3-6 hours
12.0-12.2
50%-74%
5-11 hours
11.0-11.9
25%-49%
13 hours
(minimum)
11.5 or less
0-24%
20 hours
(minimum)
CAUTION
Before installing the battery, make
sure the ignition switch is in the
OFF position.
CAUTION
Connecting cables in reverse (posi-
tive to negative and negative to
positive) can cause serious dam-
age to the electrical system.
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