3. Inspect the four tie rod boots for cracks, tears, or perforations. Loss of battery charge may be caused by ambient temperature, ignition OFF current draw, corroded terminals, self discharge, frequent start/stops, and short engine run times. Frequent winch usage, snowplow- ing, extended low RPM operation, short trips, and high amperage accessory usage are also reasons for battery discharge. 4. Check the tie rod end free-play by grasping the tie rod near the end and attempting to move it up and down. 5. If boot damage is present or tie rod end free-play seems excessive, con- tact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service. Maintenance Charging NOTE:
Arctic Cat recommends the use of the CTEK XS 800 or the CTEK MXS 3600 for battery mainte- nance charging. Maintenance charging is required on all batteries not used for more than two weeks or as required by battery drain. Drive Axle Boots 1. When charging a battery in the vehi- cle, be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position. CC793 2. Clean the battery terminals with a solution of baking soda and water. NOTE: The sealing strip should NOT be removed and NO fluid should be added. Division II - Operation/ Maintenance 3. Be sure the charger and battery are in a well-ventilated area. Be sure the charger is unplugged from the 240- volt electrical outlet. 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: 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. CF125A 1. Inspect all drive axle boots for cracks, tears, or perforations. 2. If boot damage is present, contact an authorized Arctic Cat ATV dealer for service.
Battery The battery is located under the seat. After being in service, batteries require regular cleaning and recharging in order to deliver peak performance and maxi- mum service life. The following proce- dures are recommended for cleaning and maintaining lead-acid batteries. Always read and follow instructions provided with battery chargers and battery prod- ucts. NOTE: Refer to all warnings and cautions provided with the battery or battery maintainer/charger. 5. Plug the battery charger into a 240- volt electrical outlet. 53 53 53 53