2008 Arctic Cat DVX 250 / 250 Utility ATV Service Manual, Page 101Get this manual
Problem: Starter button not effective Condition Remedy 1Battery charge low 1Rechargereplace battery 2Switch contacts defective 2Replace switch 3Starter motor brushes not seating 3Repairreplace brushes 4Starter relay defective 4Replace relay 5Emergency stopignition switch off 5Turn on switches 6Wiring connections loosedisconnected 6Connecttightenrepair connections 7Starter bushings worn 7Replace starter 8Starter armature shortedopen 8Replace starter 9Brake switch defective 9Replace switch Problem: Battery "sulfation" (Acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates) Condition 1Charging rate too lowtoo high 2Battery electrolyte insufficient 3Specific gravity too low 4Battery run-downdamaged 5Electrolyte contaminated Problem: Battery discharges too rapidly Condition 1Electrolyte contaminated 2Specific gravity too high 3Battery short-circuited 4Specific gravity too low Problem: Battery polarity reversed Condition 1Battery incorrectly connected 2Electrical system damaged Remedy 1Replace battery 2Keep electrolyte to prescribed level 3Charge batteryadd distilled water 4Replace battery 5Replace battery Remedy 1Replace battery 2Add distilled watercheck charging 3Replace battery 4Recharge battery Remedy 1Reverse connectionsreplace battery 2Replace damaged components