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MAINTENANCE
Battery
Battery Connections
Keep battery terminals and connections free of corrosion. When clean-
ing is necessary, remove the corrosion with a stiff wire brush. Wash ter-
minals 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 jelly.
Battery Removal
WARNING! 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.
1. Disconnect the battery hold-down straps.
2. Remove the battery vent tube from battery.
3. Disconnect the black (negative) battery cable first.
4. Disconnect the red (positive) battery cable last.
5. Carefully lift the battery out of the snowmobile. Do not tip it side-
ways or spill electrolyte.
NOTICE: If electrolyte spills, immediately wash it off with a solution of one table-
spoon baking soda and one cup water to prevent damage to the vehi-
cle.
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