2010 Arctic Cat Prowler XT/XTX/XTZ ATV Service Manual, Page 171Get this manual
Problem: Starter does not engage Condition Remedy 1Battery charge low 1Rechargereplace battery 2Switch contacts defective 2Replace switch 3Starter motor brushes not seating 3Replace starter 4Starter relay defective 4Replace relay 5Emergency stopignition switch off 5Turn on switches 6Wiring connections loosedisconnected 6Connecttightenrepair connections Problem: Battery "sulfation" (Acidic white powdery substance or spots on surfaces of cell plates) Condition Remedy 1Charging rate too lowtoo high 1Replace battery 2Battery electrolyte excessiveinsufficient 2Keep electrolyte to prescribed level (XTZ) 3Specific gravity too hightoo low 3Charge batteryadd distilled water (XTZ) 4Battery run-downdamaged 4Replace battery 5Electrolyte contaminated 5Replace battery Problem: Battery discharges too rapidly Condition Remedy 1Electrolyte contaminated 1Replace battery 2Specific gravity too high 2Charge batteryadd distilled water (XTZ) 3Charging system (charging operation) not set prop- 3Check AC generatorregulatorrectifiercircuit conerly nections 4Cell plates overchargeddamaged 4Replace batterycorrect charging system 5Battery short-circuited 5Replace battery 6Specific gravity too low 6Recharge battery Problem: Battery polarity reversed Condition Remedy 1Battery incorrectly connected 1Reverse connectionsreplace battery