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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Connections
Keep battery terminal s and connections free of corrosion. When
cleaning i s necessary, rem ove the corrosion with a stiff wire brush.
Wash terminals and connections with a solution of one tablespoon
baking soda and one cup water. Rinse well with tap water and dry with
clean shop towels. Coat the terminals with dielectric grease or
petroleum j elly.
Battery Removal
1. Disconnect battery hold down straps.
2. Remove battery vent tube from battery.
3. Disconnect black (negative) battery cable first.
4. Disconnect red (positive) battery cable second.
5. Carefully lift the battery out of the snowmobile. Do not tip it
sideways or spill electrolyte.
Tap water contains minerals that will damage a battery and shorten
its life. Use only distilled water to refill your battery. Never allow
cleaning solution or tap water to enter the battery.
CAUTION
Improperly connecting or disconnecting battery cables can result
in an explosion and cause serious injury or death. When removing
the battery, always disconnect the negative (black) cable first.
When reinstalling the battery, always connect the negative (black)
cable last.
WARNING
If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one
tablespoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
CAUTION
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