One of the basics of 4-wheeler maintenance that should never be forgotten is battery care. Battery maintenance is something anyone can easily do. There are easy steps every 4-wheeler owner should take in order to care for their battery. The first thing 4-wheeler owners should do when installing a brand new battery is spray the bolts and posts with spray paint. This will seal the battery connection and will also prevent corrosion from occurring in your 4-wheeler battery.
Since a 4-wheeler battery is very susceptible to debris and moisture, corrosion can occur. This corrosion will prevent your 4-wheeler from starting. The terminals should be cleaned regularly. Once you begin seeing a green build-up on the posts, remove the screws and get brand new ones. Once the screws are removed, you can take a wire brush and scrub the corrosion away from the 4-wheeler battery and the threads the screws fit into.
Sometimes battery acid can become low within the battery. In this case, your 4-wheeler will not start or hold a charge. Check to see if the acid is low by removing the six plastic bolts on the front of the battery. For a temporary replacement of battery acid, water can be used. However, keep in mind that in cold weather the water could freeze and ruin the battery for life. 4-wheeler batteries can last for about two to three years. It is wise, however, to take them into a professional about once a year to have them checked. There is a simple test they can do that will tell you how much life is left in the battery. This will tell you if you need to purchase another one or if it will be good for the rest of the season.
A dead battery means a dead 4-wheeler. Simple maintenance will increase the performance and life of your 4-wheeler batter and if you need to replace the battery on your 4-wheeler, talk to Raceway - they can order any part you need!
