Arctic Cat Bearcat 570 XT, Operator'S Manual

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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.
7. After charging the battery for the
specified time, remove the battery
charger and allow the battery to sit
for 1-2 hours.
8. Connect the multimeter and test the
battery voltage. The meter should
read no less than 12.5 DC Volts. If
the voltage is as specified, the bat-
tery is ready for service.
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NOTE: If voltage in step 8 is below
specifications, charge the battery an
additional 1-5 hours; then retest.
Recheck electrolyte level (standard
battery) and the battery is ready for
service.
9. Place the battery into position in the
snowmobile; then coat the battery
posts and cable ends with a light
coat of multi-purpose grease.
10. Connect the battery cables (positive
cable first).
Fuses
Fuses protect the snowmobile electrical
system from overloading. If electrical
parts in the snowmobile are not working,
the system may have been overloaded
and caused a blown fuse. Before repair-
ing or replacing any electrical part, check
the appropriate fuses. If a fuse blows
(opens a circuit), all the parts of the
snowmobile that use that circuit will not
work.
Once which fuse to check has been deter-
mined, perform the following steps:
1. Open the right-side access panel;
then on the Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
models, remove the fuse panel cover
(the fuse panel is located behind the
battery). On the Bearcat 570/T570
models, remove the fuse holder
cover and disconnect the fuse.
IO001A
IO121A
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NOTE: On the Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
models, there are spare fuses inside
the fuse panel.
Battery Charging Chart
(Constant-Current Charger)
Battery
Voltage
(DC)
Charge
State
Charge Time
Required (at
1.5-2.0 Amps)
12.5
(minimum)
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 pos-
itive) can cause serious damage to
the electrical system.
Bearcat Z1 XT/TZ1
Models
Bearcat 570/T570 Mod-
els