Ski Doo 900 Ace

[pclark]

This is more of an FYI if you do your own maintenance. On my 900 Ace you have remove the exhaust to replace the battery. Of course there are 4 springs holding the exhaust in place, easy enough to loosen the springs but if you’ve done this getting the springs back in place is a little trickier. I took an old screw driver and notched it on my grinding wheel, then took my hand grinder and deepened the notch so that the spring would stay in place better. Attached the spring to the exhaust then take the new tool and push the other end in place, easy and one and done. New battery installed, just praying for snow at this point.

 

[whitedust]

2019 Ace turbo totally different battery under removable seat

 

[latner]

yep, I have a screwdriver that looks just like yours, works great!

 

[gary_in_neenah]

Same here but I added a notch on the one side so I can either pull or push. Always wear glasses in case you launch one!

 

[heckler56]

Interesting location. Similar-ish to my 1200 only you don’t have to remove the muffler. On the 900 turbo behind the seat.

 

[old abe]

Same here but I added a notch on the one side so I can either pull or push. Always wear glasses in case you launch one!

Yep, I use a T-handle push, pull spring tool.

 

[old abe]

This is more of an FYI if you do your own maintenance. On my 900 Ace you have remove the exhaust to replace the battery. Of course there are 4 springs holding the exhaust in place, easy enough to loosen the springs but if you’ve done this getting the springs back in place is a little trickier. I took an old screw driver and notched it on my grinding wheel, then took my hand grinder and deepened the notch so that the spring would stay in place better. Attached the spring to the exhaust then take the new tool and push the other end in place, easy and one and done. New battery installed, just praying for snow at this point.
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pclark is working in his nice heated garage/shop on New Years day, eh! Perfect! How many fun filled miles have you got on your 900 now?

 

[pclark]

pclark is working in his nice heated garage/shop on New Years day, eh! Perfect! How many fun filled miles have you got on your 900 now?

 

[pclark]

OA, I put 1 mile on last season, none so far this season but I think I am going to run a couple of fire lanes pretty soon. Total mileage is 4010 miles on a 2017. I usually average a little over 1,000 miles a season. And yes, working in a nice heated garage/shop is so nice, all my vehicles, motorized stuff loves it as well. Working upstairs now to get it ready for this summer, next year, 2026 Hope to start on the house. Stay tuned!

 

[garageguy]

Takes me 2 or 3 minutes two change My battery on my polaris 650

 

[garageguy]

I changed the battery for my neighbor lady's newer ski doo what a pain in the a$$

 

[whitedust]

I changed the battery for my neighbor lady's newer ski doo what a pain in the a$$

I ran leads out the back of the seat so I could charge ,get a jump or give a jump. Got the idea from owning Yamaha 4s for years.

 

[gary_in_neenah]

Somewhat on the same subject. This past year was the first that I used a tender/maintainer instead of pulling the battery out. The battery held a charge perfectly, but the negative cable became covered with that powdery crust typically found on battery terminals. I removed the cable, cleaned it and added Di lithium grease. I've seen this corrosion on terminals but not an entire cable. We'll see if the cleaning and grease makes a difference. And yes, pulling the battery on these is a challenge, the springs being the worst.

 

[Tuck]

One can use a shoe lace or string to grab the end of the spring as well to pull it out of the hook, can also install a spring with this method

 

[old abe]

OA, I put 1 mile on last season, none so far this season but I think I am going to run a couple of fire lanes pretty soon. Total mileage is 4010 miles on a 2017. I usually average a little over 1,000 miles a season. And yes, working in a nice heated garage/shop is so nice, all my vehicles, motorized stuff loves it as well. Working upstairs now to get it ready for this summer, next year, 2026 Hope to start on the house. Stay tuned!

Perfect plans! I remember well when you were thinking of buying the 900. You made a excellent choice. I would have jumped on it in a heartbeat.

 

[pclark]

Takes me 2 or 3 minutes two change My battery on my polaris 650

Something to be said for that, same thing with new vehicles, the battery for my 2021 Jeep Cherokee is under the front seat.

 

[indy_500]

I changed the battery for my neighbor lady's newer ski doo what a pain in the a$$

On a gen 4 or 5?? Those are insanely easy. They’re under the seat. Couple minute job.

 

[garageguy]

The battery was above the right toe space on its side. Had to remove body work screws hold things out of the way. Battery wires where very short

 

[indy_500]

The battery was above the right toe space on its side. Had to remove body work screws hold things out of the way. Battery wires where very short

Not too new of a sled then, all the pre gen 4 sleds were located there. Agreed, it’s not the funnest.