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Drive Axle Boots
ACE-029A
CF125A
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 maintaining in order to deliver
peak performance and maximum service
life. The following procedures are recom-
mended for cleaning, maintaining, and
charging sealed batteries. Always read
and follow instructions provided with
battery chargers and battery products.
NOTE: Refer to all warnings and
cautions provided with the battery
or battery maintainer/charger.
Loss of battery charge may be caused by
ambient temperature, ignition OFF current
draw, corroded terminals, self discharge,
frequent start/stops, and short engine run
times. Frequent winch usage, snowplow-
ing, extended low RPM operation, short
trips, and high amperage accessory usage
are also reasons for battery discharge.
Maintenance Charging
NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends
the use of the CTEK XS 800 or the
CTEK MXS 3600 for battery mainte-
nance charging. Maintenance
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.
2. Clean the battery terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water.
NOTE: The sealing strip should
NOT be removed and NO fluid
should be added.
3. Be sure the charger and battery are
in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the
charger is unplugged from the 240-
volt electrical 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 240-
volt electrical outlet.
6. If using the CTEK XS 800, there are
no further buttons to push. If using
the CTEK MXS 3600, press the
Mode button (A) at the left of the
charger until the Maintenance
Charge Icon (B) at the bottom illu-
minates. The Normal Charge Indica-
tor (C) should illuminate on the
upper portion of the battery charger.