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1. Remove the negative battery cable;
then remove the positive cable and
on the standard battery, the battery
vent tube. Remove the battery from
the snowmobile. Care should be
taken not to damage the vent tube.
2. Thoroughly wash the battery with
soap and water.
NOTE: If battery posts or cable
ends have a build-up of white/green
powder residue, apply water and
baking soda to neutralize acid; then
flush off with warm soapy water.
3. Using a wire brush, clean the battery
posts and cable ends removing all
corrosive buildup. Replace dam-
aged cables or cable ends.
4. On a standard battery, add clean dis-
tilled water to bring fluid level to the
UPPER level line.
5. Using a multimeter, test the battery
voltage. The meter must read no less
than 12.5 DC Volts for a fully
charged battery.
NOTE: At this point if the meter
reads as specified, the battery may
be returned to service (see step 9).
6. If the meter reads less than specified
voltage, charge the battery using the
following guidelines.
A. When using an automatic battery
charger, always follow the char-
ger manufacturer’s instructions.
B. When using a constant-current
battery charger, use the follow-
ing Battery Charging Chart.
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a
battery, the following must be
observed: Keep sparks, open flame,
cigarettes, or any other flame away.
Always wear safety glasses. Protect
skin and clothing when handling bat-
teries. When servicing battery in
enclosed space, keep the area well-
ventilated. Make sure battery venting
is not obstructed.
! WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer
and reproductive harm. Wash hands
after handling.
! WARNING
Avoid spillage and contact with skin,
eyes, and clothing.
CAUTION
Do not charge the battery while it is in
the snowmobile with the battery ter-
minals connected.
CAUTION
Do not remove seal strip on a sealed
battery.
! WARNING
Battery acid is harmful if it contacts
eyes, skin, or clothing. Care must be
taken whenever handling a battery.
CAUTION
Never use electrolyte (sulfuric acid)
to “top off” the battery. Use only dis-
tilled water or severe battery damage
may occur.
CAUTION
Never exceed the standard charging
rate.
! WARNING
An overheated battery could explode
causing severe injury or death.
Always monitor charging times and
charge rates carefully. Stop charging
if the battery becomes very warm to
the touch. Allow it to cool before
resuming charging.
Battery Charging Chart
(Constant-Current Charger)
Battery
Voltage
(DC)
Charge
State
Charge Time
Required (at 1.5-
2.0 Amps)
12.5 (mini-
mum)
100%
None
12.2-12.4
75%-99%
3-6 hours
12.0-12.2
50%-74%
5-11 hours
11.0-11.9
25%-49% 13 hours (minimum)
11.5 or less
0-24%
20 hours (minimum)
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