Ski-Doo Formula S 1998, Shop Manual

Page: 225 / 338

Section 06 ELECTRICAL
Subsection 05 (BATTERY)
06-05-4
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.
5. Readjust the electrolyte level to the UPPER
LEVEL line.
1. Battery electrolyte
6. Connect a 2 A battery charger for 10 to 20
hours.
A17E0FA
1
A17E0GA
1
A17E0HA
-
CAUTION
If charging rate raises higher than 2.4 A re-
duce it immediately. If cell temperature rises
higher than 50°C (122°F) (if the casing feels
hot) discontinue charging temporarily or re-
duce the charging rate.
;
WARNING
Gases given off by a battery being charged
are highly explosive. Always charge in a well
ventilated area. Keep battery away from cig-
arettes or open flames. Always turn battery
charger off prior to disconnecting cables.
Otherwise a spark will occur and battery
might explode.
A17E0RA
1
A17E0IA
- +
2 1
3