Ski-Doo FORMULA III, Shop Manual

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Section 06 ELECTRICAL
Sub-Section 04 (BATTERY)
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CAUTION : If charging rate raises higher
than 2.4 A reduce it immediately. If cell
temperature rises higher than 50°C (122°F) (if
the casing feels hot) discontinue charging tem-
porarily or reduce the charging rate.
WARNING : Gases given off by a battery
being charged are highly explosive. Al-
ways charge in a well ventilated area. Keep
battery away from cigarettes or open flames.
Always turn battery charger off
prior to discon-
necting cables. Otherwise a spark will occur
and battery might explode.
7. Disconnect battery charger.
8. Test battery state of charge. Use a hydrometer.
1. Specific gravity 1.260
9. Let battery settles for one hour.
1. 60 minutes
10. Allow gas bubbles to escape by lightly shake
battery.
11. Readjust electrolyte level.
1. Battery electrolyte
12. Reinstall caps and clean any electrolyte spill-
age using a solution of baking soda and water.
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