1999 Ski-Doo Factory Shop Manual Volume One, Page 260Get this manual
Section 06 ELECTRICAL Subsection 04 (BATTERY)
A new battery is factory fresh dry chargedFor storage purposes, it is fitted with temporary sealing tubeDo not remove the sealing tube or loosen battery caps unless activation is desiredIn case of accidental premature removal of caps or sealing tube, battery should be given full chargePerform the following operations anytime new battery is to be installed1Remove the sealing tube from the vent elbowInstall vent tube, included in the battery kit, to battery elbowA17E0GA