ELECTRICAL
10.25
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
OFF SEASON ST
ORAGE
To prevent battery damage during extended periods
of non-use, the following basic battery maintenance
items must be performed:
GRemove the battery from the machine
and wash the case and battery tray
with a mild solution of baking soda
and water. Rinse with lots of fresh
water after cleaning. NOTE: Donot
get any of the baking soda into the
batteryor the acidwillbeneutralized.
GUsing a wirebrush or knife, removeany
corrosion from the cables and
terminals.
GMake sure that the electrolyte is at the
proper level. Add distilled water if
necessary.
GCharge at a rate no greaterthan 1/10 of
the battery’s amp/hr capacity until
the electrolyte’s specific gravity
reaches 1.270 or greater.
GStore the battery either in the machine
with the cables disconnected, or
store in a cool place.
NOTE: Stored batteries lose their charge at the rate
of 1% per day. Recharge to full capacity every 30 to
60 days during a non-use period. If the battery is
storedduringthewinter months,electrolytewillfreeze
at higher temperatures as the battery discharges.
The chart below indicates freezing points by specific
gravity.
Electrolyte Freezing Points
Specific Gravity
of Electrolyte
Freezing
Point
1.265 -75° F
1.225 -35° F
1.200 -17° F
1.150 +5° F
1.100 +18° F
1.050 +27° F
CONVENTIONAL BATTERY
CHARGING
PROCEDURE
1. Remove the battery from the ATV to prevent
damage from leaking or spilled acid during
charging.
2. Charge the battery with a charging output no
larger than 1/10 of the battery’s amp/hr rating.
Charge as needed to raise the specific gravity to
1.270 or greater.
3. Install battery in vehicle with positive terminal
towardthefront. Coatthreads of battery bolt with
a corrosion resistant dielectric grease.
Dielectric Grease
(PN 2871329)
4. Connect battery cables.
WARNING!:
To avoid the possibility of sparks and/or
explosion, connect positive (red) cable first and
negative (black) cable last.
5. After connecting the battery cables, install the
cover on the battery and attach the hold down
strap.
6. Install clear battery vent tube from vehicle to
battery vent. WARNING: Vent tubemust be free
from obstructions and kinks and securely
installed. If not, battery gases could accumulate
and cause an explosion. Vent should be routed
awayfromframeandbodytopreventcontactwith
electrolyte. Avoidskincontactwithelectrolyte,as
severe burns could result. If electrolyte contacts
the vehicle frame, corrosion will occur.
7. Routecablessotheyaretuckedawayinfrontand
behind battery.
8. Reinstallbattery,attachingpositive(+)(red)cable
first and then the negative (-) (black) cable. Coat
terminals and bolt threads with Dielectric Grease
(PN 2871329).
9. (Conventional Lead/Acid Batteries Only) Ins ta l l
clear battery vent tube from vehicle to battery vent.
W ARNING: Vent tube must be free from
obstructionsandkinksandsecurelyinstalled. If not,
battery gases could accumulate and cause an
explosion. Vent should be routed away from frame
and body to prevent contact with electrolyte. A void
skin contact with battery electrolyte, severe burns
could result. If electrolyte contacts the vehicle
frame, corrosion will occur .
10. Routecables sotheyaretuckedawayinfrontand
behind battery.
11. Reinstall battery cover and holder strap.
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