1997 Ski-Doo Factory Shop Manual Volume Two, Page 212Get this manual
Section 05 ELECTRICAL Sub-Section 05 (BATTERY)
If the charging current is measurable before the end or at the end of about 10 hours, the battery is good and charging should be completed in the normal manner as specified in Activation of new battery It is recommended that any battery recharged by this procedure be load tested prior to returning it to service
For service application and permanent installation, both ammeter and rheostat can be built into small box adjacent to your charger-
CAUTION
Adequate ventilation MUST be provided to cool the rheostat
BATTERY CHARGING EQUIPMENT
The battery charger should have an adjustable charging rateVariable adjustment is preferred, but unit which can be adjusted in small increments is acceptableThe battery charger must be equipped with an ammeter capable of accurately measuring current of less than one ampereIf the present charger is not adjustable to the proper current values, rheostat can be connected in series with the battery to provide adjustment12 Ohm, 50 watt rheostat, such as OHMITE 0314 or MALLORY 50K 12P, are available from electronic parts supply shops and they are suitable for use with most chargers if the peak current is to be held below ampsIf you need an accurate ammeter, we recommend the use of: SHURITE 5202 (0 to amps) or 5203 (0 to amps) available from electronic parts supply shopsCharging or More Batteries at Time