4. Check the tie rod end free-play by grasping the tie rod near the end and attempting to move it up and down. Maintenance Charging „ NOTE: Arctic Cat recommends the use of the CTEK Multi US 800 or the CTEK Multi US 3300 for battery main- tenance charging. Maintenance charging is required on all batteries not used for more than two weeks or as required by battery drain. 5. If boot damage is present or tie rod end free-play seems excessive, con- tact an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for service. Drive Axle Boots 1. When charging a battery in the vehi- cle, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position. „ NOTE: Be sure to maintain the fluid of the battery at the UPPER LEVEL.
Use only distilled water when adding fluid to these batteries. 2. Clean the battery terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. CC793 1. Inspect all drive axle boots for cracks, tears, or perforations. 3. Be sure the charger and battery are in a well-ventilated area and ensure the battery charger cables will not contact any battery acid. Be sure the charger is unplugged from the 110-volt elec- trical outlet. 2. If boot damage is present, contact an authorized Arctic Cat dealer for service. DIVISION II - OPERATION/ MAINTENANCE Battery The battery is located in a compartment in front of the left-rear wheel under the driver seat. 4.
Connect the red terminal lead from the charger to the positive terminal of the battery; then connect the black terminal lead of the charger to the negative terminal of the battery. „ NOTE: To access the battery box, the left-rear fender splash panel must be removed. „ NOTE: Optional battery charging adapters are available from your authorized Arctic Cat dealer to con- nect directly to your vehicle from the recommended chargers to simplify the maintenance charging process. Check with your authorized Arctic Cat dealer for proper installation of these charging adapter connectors.
After being in service, batteries require regular cleaning and recharging in order to deliver peak performance and maximum service life. The following procedures are recommended for cleaning and maintain- ing lead-acid batteries. Always read and follow instructions provided with battery chargers and battery products. 5. Plug the battery charger into a 110- volt electrical outlet. „ NOTE: Refer to all warnings and cautions provided with the battery or battery maintainer/charger. 6. If using the CTEK Multi US 800, there are no further buttons to push.
If using the CTEK Multi US 3300, press the Mode button (A) at the left of the charger until the Maintenance Charge Icon (B) at the bottom illuminates. The Normal Charge Indicator (C) should illuminate on the upper por- tion of the battery charger. Loss of battery charge may be caused by ambient temperature, ignition OFF cur- rent draw, corroded terminals, self dis- charge, frequent start/stops, and short engine run times. Frequent winch usage, snowplowing, extended low RPM opera- tion, short trips, and high amperage accessory usage are also reasons for bat- tery discharge. 43