BOMBARDIER 1983 Everest 500, Operator'S Manual, Page: 120 / 161

Battery
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WARNING
Never charge a battery while in-
stalled in vehicle.
Removal
Disconnect BLACK (-) cable first then
RED (+) cable.
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WARNING
Always respect this order for dis-
assembly; disconnect BLACK (-)
cable first. Electrolyte or fuel va-
pors can be present in engine
compartment and a spark may
ignite them and possibly cause
personal injuries.
Remove the holding straps.
Pull out vent tube from frame.
Remove battery from vehicle being
careful not to tilt it so that electrolyte
flows out of vent tube.
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WARNING
Battery electrolyte is a caustic
substance that burns or destroys
organic tissues by chemical ac-
tion.
Avoid contact with eyes,
skin and clothing. Wear protec-
tive eyeglasses and a suitable pair
of non-absorbent gloves when
removing the battery by hand.
Should any electrolyte spillage oc-
cur, immediately wash off with a
solution of baking soda and water.
Cleaning
Clean battery, battery casing, cables
and battery posts using a solution of
baking soda and water.
Remove corrosion from battery cable
terminals and battery posts using a
firm wire brush. Battery top should be
cleaned by soft brush and any grease-
cutting soap or baking soda solution.
Refilling
Place battery on a level surface.
Unscrew caps and add distilled water
up to upper mark as required. Do not
overfill.
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1. Upper mark
Properly retighten caps.
Installation
Reinstall battery in vehicle. Fasten
battery and make sure to reinstall the
vent tube.
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WARNING
Connect RED (+) cable first then
BLACK (-) cable. Always connect
RED (+) cable first.
NOTE:
Place the RED (+) cable be-
tween holding straps and battery.
Fuses
If a fuse is damaged, replace it by one
of the same rating.
CAUTION:
Do not use a higher
rated fuse as this can cause severe
damage.
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