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Battery (Electric Start)
These sealed batteries after being in ser-
vice require regular cleaning and
recharging in order to deliver peak per-
formance and maximum service life. The
following procedures are recommended
for cleaning and maintaining sealed bat-
teries. Always read and follow instruc-
tions provided with battery chargers and
battery products.
NOTE: Battery maintenance may
be done by the snowmobile owner if
qualified to do so. If the owner does
not feel qualified, take the snowmo-
bile to an authorized Arctic Cat
Snowmobile dealer for this service.
This service is at the discretion and
expense of the snowmobile owner.
To remove and charge the battery, use the
following procedure:
1. Remove the torx-head screw from
the rear underside of the seat; then
remove the seat.
2. Remove the negative battery cable
and ground wire; then remove the
positive cable.
NOTE: For installing purposes
prior to removing the battery, note
the routing and securing locations of
the cables and harness wires.
3. Remove the two screws and lock
nuts securing the battery bracket/
solenoid to the seat-base; then move
the bracket up and out of the way
and remove the battery.
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4. Thoroughly wash the battery with
soap and water; then using a wire
brush, clean the battery posts and
cable ends removing all corrosive
buildup. Replace damaged cables or
cable ends.
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.
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).
! WARNING
Any time service is performed on a bat-
tery, the following must be observed:
Keep sparks, open flame, cigarettes, or
any other flame away. Always wear
safety glasses. Protect skin and cloth-
ing when handling batteries. When ser-
vicing battery in enclosed space, keep
the area well-ventilated.
! 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.
CAUTION
On the LXR models, make sure to dis-
connect the seat heater harness con-
nector prior to removing the seat.
! 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.
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