2003 Bombardier Outlander 400 Factory Service Manual, Page 221Get this manual
Section 05 ELECTRICAL Subsection 04 (ST ARTIN SYSTE M)
STARTING SYSTEM
BATTERY TRO BLESH TIN G
SYMPTOM: DISCHARGED OR WEAK BATTERY SE 1Battery posts andor cable terminal oxidized2Loose or bad connectionsRE EDY Clean and coat ith dielectric greaseCheck wiring and connector cleanliness, damaged or short circuitReplaceLoad Test
This is the best test of the batteries conditionUse load testing device that has an adjustable loadApply load of tim es the ampere-hour rating of the batteryAt 14 seconds into the test, check battery voltage; if battery is in good condition, it ill have at least 10.5 Vdc
Disconnect BLA CK (-) cable first, then the RE (+) cable
3Faulty battery (does not ke ep full charge)4M ain syste fuse burnt or faulty voltage regulatorrectifier
WARNING
A lw ys resp ect this order for disasse bly; disconnect BLA CK (-) cable firstElectrolyte or fuel vapors can be present in engine co mpartm ent and spark ay ignite the and possibly cause personal injuriesRe move holding strap retaining battery to rack2 1