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4. Check the tie rod end free-play by
grasping the tie rod near the end and
attempting to move it up and down.
5. If boot damage is present or tie rod
end free-play seems excessive, con-
tact an authorized dealer for service.
Drive Axle Boots
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1. Inspect all drive axle boots for cracks,
tears, or perforations.
2. If boot damage is present, contact an
authorized dealer for service.
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 a sealed battery. 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 current
draw, corroded terminals, self discharge,
frequent start/stops, and short engine run
times. Frequent winch usage, snowplow-
ing, extended low RPM operation, short
trips, and high amperage accessory usage
are also reasons for battery discharge.
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.
2. Clean the battery terminals with a
solution of baking soda and water.
NOTE: The sealing strip should
NOT be removed and NO fluid
should be added.
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) at the bottom illuminates.
The Normal Charge Indicator (C)
should illuminate on the upper por-
tion of the battery charger.
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