ELECTRICAL
10.29
OPEN CIRCUIT VOLTAGE
State of
charge
Conventional
Lead-/ Acid
100%
Charged
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
12.60V
12.40V
12.10V
11.90V
less than 11.80V
SPECIFIC GRAVITY
State of
charge*
Conventional
Lead-/ Acid
100%
Charged
75% Charged
50% Charged
25% Charged
0% Charged
1.265
1.210
1.160
1.120
less than 1.100
*At80_F
NOTE: Subtract .01 from the specific gravity reading at 40_ F.
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
batteryortheacidwillbeneutralized.
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 1/10of
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 can lose their charge at the
rate of up to1% per day. Recharge to full capacity
every 30 to 60 days during a non-use period. If the
battery is storedduring thewinter months, electrolyte
will freeze at higher temperatures as the battery
discharges. Thechart belowindicatesfreezingpoints
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
toward the front. Coat threads of battery bolts
with a corrosion resistant dielectric grease.
Dielectric Grease
(PN 2871329)
4. Connectbatterycables. Routecablessotheyare
tucked away in front and behind battery
W ARNING
To avoid the possibility of 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: V enttubemustbefree
from obstructions and kinks and securely
installed. If not, battery gases could accumulate
and cause an explosion. Vent should be routed
awayfromframeandbody topreventcontactwith
electrolyte. Avoidskincontactwithelectrolyte,as
severe burns could result. If electrolyte contacts
the vehicle frame, corrosion will occur.
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