Ski-Doo FORMULA S 1997, Shop Manual

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Section 05 ELECTRICAL
Sub-Section 05 (BATTERY)
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BATTERY STORAGE
Disconnect and remove battery from the vehicle.
Check electrolyte level in each cell, add distilled
water up to upper level line.
CAUTION : Do not overfill.
The battery must always be stored in fully
charged condition. If required, charge until specif-
ic gravity of 1.260 is obtained.
CAUTION : Battery electrolyte tempera-
ture must not exceed 50°C (122°F). The
casing should not feel hot.
Clean battery terminals and cable connections us-
ing a wire brush. Apply a light coat of dielectric
grease (P / N 413 7017 00) or petroleum jelly on
terminals.
Clean battery casing and caps using a solution of
baking soda and water. Do not allow cleaning so-
lution to enter battery, otherwise it will destroy
the electrolyte. Rinse battery with clear water and
dry well using a clean cloth.
Store battery on a wooden shelf in a cool dry
place. Such conditions reduce self-discharging
and keep fluid evaporation to a minimum.
During the storage period, recheck electrolyte lev-
el and specific gravity readings at least every 40
days. As necessary, keep the battery at its upper
level line and near full charge as possible (trickle
charge).
ACTIVATION OF NEW BATTERY
WARNING : Never charge or boost bat-
tery while installed on vehicle.
CAUTION : Prior to charging the battery,
always remove it from the vehicle to pre-
vent electrolyte spillage.
A new battery is factory fresh dry charged. For
storage purposes, it is fitted with a temporary
sealing tube.
Do not remove the sealing tube or loosen battery
caps unless activation is desired.
In case of accidental premature removal of caps
or sealing tube, battery should be given a full
charge.
Perform the following operations anytime a new
battery is to be installed.
1. Remove the sealing tube from the vent elbow.
Install vent tube, included in the battery kit, to
battery elbow.
WARNING : Failure to remove the sealing
tube could result in an explosion.
1. Battery electrolyte
2. Remove caps and fill battery to UPPER LEVEL
line with electrolyte (specific gravity: 1.260 at
20°C (68°F)).
3. Allow the battery to stand for 30 minutes MIN-
IMUM so that electrolyte soak through battery
cells.
1. 30 minutes
4. Allow gas bubbles to escape by lightly shaking
battery by hand.
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