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Battery
The battery is located under the seat.
After being in service, batteries require
regular cleaning and recharging in order
to deliver peak performance and maxi-
mum service life. The following proce-
dures are recommended for cleaning and
maintaining batteries. Always read and
follow instructions provided with battery
chargers and battery products.
NOTE: Refer to all warnings and
cautions provided with the battery or
battery maintainer/charger.
Loss of battery charge may be caused by
ambient temperature, ignition OFF cur-
rent draw, corroded terminals, self dis-
charge, frequent start/stops, and short
engine run times. Frequent winch usage,
snowplowing, extended low RPM opera-
tion, short trips, and high amperage
accessory usage are also reasons for bat-
tery discharge.
Charging/Maintenance
Charging
NOTE: Use of the CTEK Multi US
800 for charging or the CTEK Multi
US 3300 for maintenance charging is
recommended. Maintenance
charging is required on all batteries
not used for more than two weeks or
as required by battery drain.
1. When charging a battery in the vehi-
cle, be sure the ignition switch is in
the OFF position.
NOTE: The sealing strip on the
battery should NOT be removed and
NO fluid should be added.
2. Clean the battery terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water.
3. Be sure the charger and battery are
in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the
charger is unplugged from the 110-
volt electrical outlet.
4. Connect the red terminal lead from
the charger to the positive terminal
of the battery; then connect the black
terminal lead of the charger to the
negative terminal of the battery.
NOTE: Optional battery charging
adapters are available from your
authorized dealer to connect directly
to your vehicle from the recom-
mended chargers to simplify the
maintenance charging process.
Check with your authorized dealer
for proper installation of these
charging adapter connectors.
5. Plug the battery charger into a 110-
volt electrical outlet.
6. If using the CTEK Multi US 800,
there are no further buttons to push.
If using the CTEK Multi US 3300,
press the Mode button (A) at the left
of the charger until the Maintenance
Charge Icon (B) or Normal Charge
Icon (E) at the bottom illuminates.
The Normal Charge Indicator (C)
should illuminate on the upper por-
tion of the battery charger.
NOTE: For optimal charge and per-
formance, leave the charger con-
nected to the battery for a minimum 1
hour after the Maintenance Charge
Indicator (D) illuminates. The main-
tainer/charger will charge the battery
to 95% capacity at which time the
Maintenance Charge Indicator (D)
will illuminate and the maintainer/
charger will change to pulse/float
maintenance. If the battery falls
below 12.9 DC volts, the charger will
automatically start again at the first
step of the charge sequence. If the
battery becomes hot to the touch, stop
charging. Resume after it has cooled.
NOTE: Not using a battery charger
with the proper float maintenance
will damage the battery if connected
over extended periods.
7. Once the battery has reached full
charge, unplug the charger from the
110-volt electrical outlet.
NOTE: If, after charging, the bat-
tery does not perform to operator
expectations, bring the battery to an
authorized dealer for further trouble-
shooting.
